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US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill granting president tariff powers of up to 100%
Congress has sent President Donald Trump the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. It authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on major importers of Russian oil and gas and countries that help Russia evade sanctions. The bill had not yet been signed when this report was published.
Why it matters
China, India and other economies designated as leading buyers of Russian energy or facilitators of sanctions evasion could be affected, with consequences for global trade, energy prices and consumer costs. The bill does not name target countries and gives the president broad discretion over designations and waivers.
Full report
The House passed the measure 262-159 after the Senate approved it 86-11. Official congressional proceedings and the H.R. 5334 text confirm that both chambers completed action and sent the bill to the president.
The measure targets Russia’s energy and defense industries and the shadow fleet used to evade existing restrictions. Reuters reported that it calls for tariffs of up to 100% on leading importers of Russian oil and gas and countries that facilitate sanctions evasion after enactment.
A White House official said Trump was expected to sign the bill Friday. No new tariff was in force before enactment and subsequent implementation decisions. National-security waivers also mean the actual targets, rates and timing remain to be announced.
This report is an original summary based on verified sources, not a verbatim reproduction.
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