The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Congress seeks Piyush Goyal’s clarification on proposed U.S. Bill for 100% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Indian National Congress has demanded that Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal clarify the government's stance on a proposed U.S. bill that could impose 100% tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil. The legislation, backed by Republican senators, targets India alongside several other nations.
The Congress on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) asked Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to clarify the Centre’s position after a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a Bill proposing 100% tariffs on imports from India and four other countries for continuing to purchase Russian oil.
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