New Delhi: A day after the US Congress passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, empowering President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries such as India and China that buy Russian oil, India on Friday reiterated that it would continue to source energy from diverse suppliers.
New Delhi also maintained that US tariffs imposed over its purchase of Russian oil could have implications for the overall India-US relationship.
India had said on Thursday that such tariffs could affect bilateral ties and severely disrupt global oil markets. It remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people through diversified sourcing, the government said.
The government reiterated on Friday that it would work closely with Indian trade and industry bodies to address the implications of the US legislation. Steep tariffs on Indian goods could erode their competitiveness in the lucrative US market and cause heavy losses to exporters and the wider economy.
The US House of Representatives passed the Bill on Thursday by 262 votes to 159, clearing the way for it to be sent to President Trump, who has indicated that he will sign it. The US Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 last month by 86 votes to 11.
“The Government of India has noted the passage of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in the US Congress. We are monitoring further developments on this matter,” New Delhi said on Thursday.
It said India had discussed the issue at high levels with various US interlocutors in recent months and clearly conveyed its potential implications for bilateral relations and the international energy market.
“India has also made clear its determination to take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests,” the government said.
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