US tariffs on Russian energy unlikely to end Ukraine war, experts say

Last week, President Donald Trump enacted a bill that permits tariffs as high as 100% on goods from the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas. The measure, titled the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, is intended to diminish Moscow's earnings and compel an end to the five-year-old war in Ukraine. However, policy analysts contend that imposing tariffs on third-party nations will not directly affect Russian military capabilities and could instead strain the global economy.

They point out that countries such as India have turned to Russian energy amid the broader, ill-conceived conflict in West Asia, which was initiated by the United States. The commentary suggests that while the law may signal political resolve, its practical impact on the conflict is doubtful.