The United States has proposed imposing up to a 100 percent tariff on 10 countries, including India, as part of tougher measures to tighten sanctions on Russia and Iran.

A bill regarding this matter has cleared a crucial procedural hurdle in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The final vote on the proposed bill, titled the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," is scheduled to take place in the House on Wednesday (September 16).

Earlier on Tuesday (September 15), a procedural motion to advance the bill was approved by a 214-211 vote.

Having already passed the Senate by a margin of 86-11, the legislation will be signed into law by President Donald Trump once it receives final approval in the House.

According to an amendment submitted by U.S. lawmakers, the 10 countries facing potential U.S. sanctions for continuing to purchase Russian oil or energy products are India, China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Washington's primary objective is to constrict Russia's crude oil trade and revenue generation to completely cut off funding for its war in Ukraine.

Key Provisions of the Bill
Sanctions and Surveillance: The bill imposes direct sanctions on Russia's head of state and its power and energy sectors, alongside strict monitoring and penalties targeting the secret "shadow fleet" used to transport oil in defiance of international restrictions.

Targeting Allies: U.S. policymakers feel compelled to use tariffs against allies because top Asian buyers, including India, have continued importing oil through alternative channels to bypass direct sanctions.

Opposition and Concerns
Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, strongly opposed the tariff bill. He argued that if passed, the legislation would grant the U.S. president uncontrolled authority to impose tariffs in international trade and foreign policy, which could ultimately collapse Washington's global alliances and economic stability.