The US House of Representatives has passed a significant sanctions bill aimed at top importers of Russian oil and gas, sending it to President Trump for approval. This legislation could impose tariffs as high as 100% on Russian oil buyers, creating heightened tensions with nations like India, which has warned that such tariffs could negatively affect bilateral ties and its energy security. China has also reacted strongly, rejecting the tariffs as lacking a basis in international law. The bill, which Democrats reluctantly supported, is expected to give Trump more leverage over Russia amid concerns that it could complicate peace efforts in Ukraine. Several lawmakers expressed worry that the bill could grant Trump excessive power in imposing tariffs, while others celebrated it as a necessary step to hold Russia accountable for its actions.