The US President decided to lift punitive taxes on Russian imports from countries that purchase Russian oil and natural gas, but this does not eliminate the threat of future reimposition of tariffs. Trump's decision has brought some relief for India, but it has left Washington with the possibility of resuming tariff imposition, potentially using this threat as a weapon during bilateral trade negotiations (BTA). Indian officials have had discussions with their counterparts in the US regarding the implications of the law and the possibility of lifting tariffs, and they are optimistic that this would happen since Trump had signed an agreement diesel with Russian President Vladimir Putin to provide fuel to the American market and global market.

India continues to lead its oil imports from Russia and other countries based on its national interest and energy security, even though Trump's decision has allowed India to continue acquiring oil from America and UAE, where imports have increased compared to previous months. The release of tariffs has allowed India to obtain time to negotiate a commercial agreement, but it has not offered any lasting certainty. Ajay Srivastava has highlighted that India should protect its energy security, acquire oil in terms of commerce, and prepare for new pressures from the US.

Graham SRIA, who signed the order on September 18th. This order has allowed a 100% increase in rates on products originating from the five largest importers of Russian oil and natural gas if these countries again purchase from October 18. It has also allowed an increase of 500% on Russian products and an increase of 100% for larger facilitators of the Russian sanctions challenge, with specific examples and anticipated derogations.

The decision did not nullify the SRIA law or remove the President Trump's authority to invoke them, but provided a moment of rest for India in its attempt to reach bilateral agreements.