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US House passes sanctions, tariff bill to raise economic pressure on Russia
The measure targets Russian officials, banks and tankers while giving Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian energy buyers.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a 262-159 vote, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature.
- Graham's unexpected death in July provided fresh momentum for the package, which aims to increase economic pressure on Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine and force President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
- Targeting Russia's energy sector, the bill authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, with exceptions for countries importing less than 15% of their natural gas from Russia actively reducing reliance.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposed the measure, claiming "there are so many loopholes" regarding tariff authority; Rep. Don Beyer also criticized the bill, fearing it allows the administration to define any nation as an evasion facilitator without oversight.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the measure, which Republican Rep. Michael McCaul described as having "teeth" to amplify sanctions; McCaul noted the legislation can "bleed the regime" to bring Russia to the negotiating table.
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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Trump
The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine.
·Glendale, United States
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House Passes Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill
Congress has handed President Trump a new tool to squeeze countries that keep buying Russian energy. The House on Wednesday approved a sanctions bill 262–159, sending to Trump's desk legislation that let him slide tariffs of up to 100% on the top buyers of Russian oil and gas or on...
·Miami, United States
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In the end, it was clear: with 262 votes to 159, the House of Representatives also voted for a law to put more pressure on Moscow. Now only Trump's signature is missing.
·Hamburg, Germany
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