Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, Clears Way For 100% Tariffs On India, China
The legislation, 'Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 ', is named after Senator Lindsey Graham - one of Ukraine's staunch defenders in Washington.
US President Donald Trump has signed into law the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation aims to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine by targeting Russian officials and key sectors of the Russian economy, including banks and a fleet of shadow tankers that transport Russian energy.
The law also establishes a framework to maintain sanctions on Iran until 2031. According to DW News, it instructs Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five importers of Russian oil or natural gas, which could strain US trade relations with China and India, both of which buy significant amounts of Russian oil.
The bill passed Congress with large bipartisan majorities: 86-11 in the Senate and 262-159 in the House. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Trump for signing the bill. The legislation is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch defender of Ukraine in Washington.
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