Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law, allowing up to 100% tariffs on India

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What happened

President Trump has officially enacted a new sanctions law aimed at Russia and Iran, empowering the U.S. to impose penalties on nations purchasing Russian energy supplies.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:15:54 UTC.

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  1. Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia

  2. Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law, allowing up to 100% tariffs on India

  3. Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law

  4. Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark

  5. Trump to meet with Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez in New York on Sept. 22

  6. U.S. appeals court rejects Trump policy allowing swift deportations to third countries

  7. Trump says Denmark deal gives US security ‘control’ over Greenland

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