A bipartisan Russia sanctions bill advancing through the US Congress could have significant implications for India by authorising the US president to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from countries that continue purchasing Russian oil and gas. If enacted, the bill would give President Donald Trump the authority—but not the obligation—to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports from these countries. Besides targeting Russian officials with additional sanctions, the bill empowers the US president to levy steep tariffs on countries that continue buying Russian energy. #WATCH | On new Russia and Iran sanctions bill, US President Donald Trump says, "...it shouldn't be necessary, to be honest. But if it's necessary, I'd like them to add Iran as tariffs, not just as sanctions.