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Trump's waiver of Graham law curbs comes as a relief to India, other Russian energy buyers

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In one line — Trump’s waiver of Graham bill provisions could leave US navigating competing priorities: sustaining pressure on Moscow, containing domestic fuel costs and avoiding unnecessary trade disputes with major energy buyers. For

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Source: Economic Times · AI-summarised by Anadi · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 9:42 AM IST

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Trump’s waiver of Graham bill provisions could leave US navigating competing priorities: sustaining pressure on Moscow, containing domestic fuel costs and avoiding unnecessary trade disputes with major energy buyers. For India, the suspension offers immediate relief from a potentially damaging tariff escalation, but similar future threats have not disappeared.