USA will drop an ECONOMIC BOMB on India, Russia, and China
“A U.S. senator discussing the concept of an ‘economic bunker buster’—a proposed U.S. sanctions bill targeting Russia, China, and India to curb their economic interactions with Russia,” said U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.
Essentially, it’s a sanctions bill. In his words,
“This is an economic bunker buster,”
—aimed at Russia, India, and China. I’ll first show you a short clip (just a few seconds long), then we’ll discuss how this policy could seriously harm India. And I hope there’s enough wisdom in the U.S. Parliament not to pass this economic bunker buster against India.
US Same Tone for India, Russia, China
I find it very strange that U.S. senators speak about India in the same tone as they talk about Russia and China. Even now—let me repeat—India and the U.S. have signed many important pacts (LEMOA, COMCASA, BECA), and we’re cooperating across multiple sectors. Soon, the joint N-SAR satellite (the world’s most expensive to date) will launch—proof of our deepening ties.
Yet, I see a majority of U.S. senators—those who vote and lead—still view India in comparison to China and Russia, even though India has never taken any steps to hurt U.S. interests, unlike China and Russia.
The Logic Behind It
If you ask why, one thing is clear: Americans view any rising power—superpower or regional—with suspicion. A viral video featured a top U.S. economist asking:
“Why do we always act against Russia? Why not weaken India?”
His answer:
“When India rises more, what we’re doing to Russia, we’ll start doing to India in future.”
A Proud Moment—and a Warning
Honestly, it feels proud to know that we’ve reached a level where Americans casually discuss weakening India. It’s a universal rule: rising powers draw attention—and attempts to weaken them. Empires have always employed this tactic—not necessarily evil, but a political strategy (British, Russian, Napoleonic).
Why India Must Be Careful
This economic bunker buster—aimed at Russia, India, and China—is flawed. Here’s why:
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It bans countries from buying Russian uranium, gas, or oil with sweeping sanctions and trade barriers.
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Pakistan, having bought Russian gas, is also targeted—but likely spared, due to its ties with Trump (Nobel Prize talk, Bitcoin investments).
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India and China, however, will suffer major harm.
A Convoluted “Solution”
Some suggest dropping oil/gas from Russia, but
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Worst timing: India has doubled its Russian oil imports.
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The Strait of Hormuz is unstable—Iran’s parliament may block traffic.
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India has insulated itself, stockpiled oil and increased imports.
India Caught Between Two Pressures
The U.S. is targeting India at the worst possible time:
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“If you still buy Russian oil, we’ll sanction you.”
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What can India do? No options: The U.S. can’t match Russian supply, and shipping from the U.S. takes much longer due to distance.
Future Outlook & Hope
This is a major problem for India. Here’s where we stand:
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I hope U.S. senators show wisdom, creating exceptions for India.
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If not, India, China, and Russia may form a strong alliance (Russia already wants to revive an RIC trilateral).
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Will the U.S. truly apply sanctions to India? We’ll see.
Frustration from the U.S.
Another factor: India hasn’t met U.S. expectations—F‑35 purchases, nominating Trump for the Nobel, etc, etc.—which has frustrated the Trump administration.