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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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John Thune, the Republican leader of the US Senate majority, expressed hope that the Senate will pass a bill imposing sanctions against Moscow by the August recess.

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Congress moving forward with Russia sanctions bill, Trump appears in favor

(The Center Square) – Top congressional leaders signaled Wednesday that they are ready to move forward in imposing sanctions on Russia by the end of the month after Russian President Vlaimir Putin “has shown an unwillingness to be reasonable” during…

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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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