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US House passes Bill for tariffs on countries buying Russian oil
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Up to what tariff on Russian oil buyers? The Bill testing GS2 India-US ties
US House passed a Bill permitting up to 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil, a category that includes India; China has objected.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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The US House of Representatives passed a Bill authorising tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue to import crude oil from Russia.
India has been a major buyer of discounted Russian crude since 2022, and the Bill is aimed at pressuring such buyers to curtail purchases.
China criticised the move, calling it unacceptable 'long-arm jurisdiction' by the United States.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
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- US House of Representatives passed a Bill authorising tariffs of up to 100% on countries importing Russian crude oil
- India has been a major buyer of discounted Russian crude oil since 2022
- China criticised the Bill as unacceptable 'long-arm jurisdiction' by the United States
- The Bill aims to pressure countries like India to curtail Russian crude purchases
Prelims · Mains
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Prelims
- The US House Bill proposes tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to import Russian crude oil
- India has been a major importer of discounted Russian crude oil since 2022
- China has termed the Bill an instance of US 'long-arm jurisdiction'
Mains
GS2 - International Relations: developed countries' unilateral trade measures, such as this US tariff Bill, can directly affect India's energy security and foreign policy choices despite the India-US strategic partnership. India must balance its strategic autonomy in sourcing discounted Russian crude with the risk of punitive tariffs, pointing to the need for diversified energy imports and calibrated diplomatic engagement with Washington.
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The United States House of Representatives recently passed a Bill proposing tariffs of up to what percentage on countries continuing to import crude oil from Russia?
- 50%
- 75%
- 150%
- 100%
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Answer: D — The Bill passed by the US House proposes tariffs of up to 100% on nations, including India, that continue buying Russian crude oil.
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