India, Oct. 25 -- One of the principal concerns in India is the unpredictability of President Donald Trump's policy pronouncements.

The Trump administration's decision to waive additional duties and sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 has temporarily removed the threat of fresh punitive trade measures against major buyers of Russian energy. However, differences over trade, Pakistan and the handling of regional conflicts continue to weigh on India-US relations.

The decision, formalised through a White House executive order on 16-10-2026, does not name India as a specific beneficiary. Instead, it waives the application of specified duties and sanctions under the legislation while allowing Washingt...