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A majority of senators back Russia oil bill
Published 18 July 2026 · india
More than 60 of the US Senate’s 100 members — including Senate Majority Leader John Thune — on Thursday backed a new bill that would
More than 60 of the US Senate’s 100 members — including Senate Majority Leader John Thune — on Thursday backed a new bill that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other countries for purchasing Russian oil, in a legislative push that has gained fresh momentum following the death of its chief architect, Senator Lindsey Graham
Published: July 18, 2026 • 8:42 AM IST · Updated: July 18, 2026 • 9:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
More than 60 of the US Senate’s 100 members — including Senate Majority Leader John Thune — on Thursday backed a new bill that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other countries for purchasing Russian oil, in a legislative push that has gained fresh momentum following the death of its chief architect, Senator Lindsey Graham
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