India, Sept. 17 -- The US House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill on Wednesday that clears the way for tariffs of up to 100% on the five biggest purchasers of Russian oil and gas, including India. Over the last one and a half years, India-US ties have faced pressure amid tariff negotiations, with the Trump administration taking a tough stance on tariffs on Indian imports. Since February 2025, there have been several twists and turns in the tariff story.

Let's look at the timeline:

It all started in February 2025, when US President Donald Trump announced a new tariff system under which the US would charge tariff rates equivalent to those imposed by India.

The two countries also agreed to work towards a limited trade deal and se...