Trump signs Russia sanctions law, tariff threat looms over India, China: Can Africa become Putin’s next energy network?
On September 18, President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, allowing sanctions up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil. India's Confederation of Indian Textile Industry urged the government to engage with the U.S. to protect exporters amid looming tariff threats. Meanwhile, Russia is exploring Africa for energy partnerships as Western imports decline.