Trump's 500% Tariff Threat: Is India's Russian Oil Trade at Risk?

• US proposes 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025', allowing 500% tariffs on countries trading in Russian oil and gas.
• Donald Trump has 'greenlit' the bipartisan bill, increasing pressure on nations like India and China.
• India and China are major buyers of discounted Russian crude, making them primary targets of the proposed sanctions.
• Previous US tariffs on Indian goods linked to Russian oil purchases already reached 50%, with a 500% jump being economically devastating.
• The 500% tariff is currently a threat, used as leverage in peace talks, but its inclusion in proposed law marks a sharp escalation.

Why It Matters: US 500% tariff threat on India for Russian oil is real leverage, not yet a certainty.