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Thune Hopes to Pass Russia Sanctions Bill by August
UNITED STATES CONGRESS, JUL 9 – The bipartisan bill includes a 500% tariff on Russian energy imports and allows President Trump to waive sanctions if Russia agrees to a ceasefire, lawmakers said.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act could be brought before the Senate within the next few weeks if President Trump fully endorses the legislation.
- The bill arises amid Trump's expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin and aims to reduce support for Russia's war against Ukraine through increased sanctions.
- The legislation proposes imposing a 500% tariff on nations that purchase Russian gas, oil, and uranium, while also including provisions that permit President Trump to suspend these sanctions if Russia consents to a ceasefire.
- Trump declared this week that additional sanctions would be 'at my option' and is giving Senator Lindsey Graham's revised bill strong consideration to preserve presidential authority.
- If enacted, the bill would intensify pressure on Russia and its allies but also highlights tensions between Congress and the White House over congressional oversight of foreign policy decisions.
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