‘Will cross that bridge’: India on US 500% tariff threat over Russian oil import

External affairs minister S Jaishankar voiced concerns over the US threat to impose a 500% tariff on countries trading with Russia, including India. US Senator Lindsey Graham’s proposed bill targets nations like India and China, accusing them of supporting Russia’s war efforts through oil purchases. India has significantly increased its Russian oil imports since the Ukraine invasion, capitalizing on discounted prices.