US Lawmakers Seek to Include India on 100% Tariff List in Russia Sanctions Bill

US lawmakers have proposed an amendment to a Russia sanctions bill in the House of Representatives that would specifically name India and nine other countries for potential 100% tariffs.

The amendment, introduced by Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer, proposes including India, China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan under the tariff provision.

The Russia and Iran sanctions bill passed the US Senate last month by a vote of 86-11. It includes proposed sanctions on Russia’s energy sector and leadership, as well as its so-called “shadow fleet” involved in the country’s oil trade.

However, Congressman Gregory Meeks has proposed removing the provision allowing additional tariffs altogether. The House Rules Committee published the amendments on Monday, September 14.