With reference to the proposed US legislation on Russian oil imports, consider the following statements: 1. The two-way trade between the US and India is valued at roughly $140 billion. 2. Russia supplied 30.3% of India's crude oil imports in fiscal 2026. 3. The legislation authorizes the President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains· 17 September 2026

Trade policy and energy security: a GS2 case study on strategic autonomy and geopolitical friction.

Why in news

The US House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing President Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, specifically targeting India and China.

Background

Russia supplied 30.3% of India's crude oil imports in fiscal 2026, valued at $40.8 billion. The proposed US legislation could impact the $240 billion two-way trade between the US and India.

Facts for Prelims

FactRussia supplied 30.3% of India's crude imports in fiscal 2026
FactIndia's crude imports from Russia in fiscal 2026 were worth $40.8 billion
FactTwo-way US-India trade is valued at roughly $240 billion
FactProposed US legislation allows for tariffs up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil

Prelims practice question

With reference to the proposed US legislation on Russian oil imports, consider the following statements:

The two-way trade between the US and India is valued at roughly $140 billion.
Russia supplied 30.3% of India's crude oil imports in fiscal 2026.
The legislation authorizes the President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The two-way trade is valued at roughly $240 billion.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the implications of US trade policies on India's energy security and its strategic autonomy in navigating global geopolitical shifts.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Energy security trade-off: Balancing discounted Russian oil imports against potential US-led trade sanctions
Strategic autonomy: Navigating the friction between India's 'multi-alignment' and US-led economic pressure
Trade balance risk: Potential disruption of the $240 billion US-India trade corridor due to tariff escalation

Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Energy Security · Trade Liberalization · Geopolitical Friction · Tariff Escalation

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