<h1>US adds tariffs tied to India's Russian oil purchases, revokes IFCA port exceptions, and imposes a $100,000 H-1B fee</h1> A senior US State Department official stated the US President and the Indian Prime Minister maintain a positive bilateral relationship while addressing ongoing legal and policy matters: the US has imposed additional tariffs tied to India's purchases of Russian oil, raising total levies to 50%; Congress is considering far higher punitive tariffs; the administration is revoking IFCA-related exceptions affecting use of a third-country port, exposing users to sanctions risk; and a new proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B applicants. These actions implicate trade remedies, sanctions compliance, visa regulation, and diplomatic appointments as the countries continue negotiations ahead of multilateral meetings.