The US's Graham Bill, sanctioning Russian oil imports, targets India and China, raising concerns for India's energy security and strategic autonomy. India's EAM Jaishankar rightly asserted India’s energy needs, warning of consequences for US ties. The author criticizes the flawed bill, arguing the Trump administration hasn't learned from past sanctions like CAATSA, which destabilized the global order. The bill, a blunt instrument, risks eroding trust in the US, especially given its hypocritical stance on European Russian gas imports. Shifting blame to middle powers is counterproductive, highlighting Washington's blinkered vision.