US House passes sanctions, tariff bill to raise economic pressure on Russia
The measure gives Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian energy buyers and extends sanctions to Iran.
- 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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The US Congress has approved a comprehensive sanctions package against Russia, intended to cut off Russian financial flows for the war in Ukraine. The Senate had already approved the package last month, and on Wednesday, the House of Representatives also gave its approval. It is now up to President Trump to sign the law. The bill is named after the recently deceased Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally and pillar of support for Ukrai…
US House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sends it to President Trump
The legislation would expand sanctions targeting Russia's energy, defence and shadow-fleet sectors and give Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas, including China and India.
Geopolitical pressure on the Kremlin is reaching new heights. The US House of Representatives has approved the historic Graham bill to tighten sanctions against the Russian Federation. The initiative, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, gives the White House extraordinary powers. President Donald Trump will now have the right to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries that buy Russian energy resources or help Moscow circumvent internatio…
US Congress passes bill to impose sanctions on Russia: Will India will face 100% tariffs?
The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which was passed by the US Senate last month, was approved by the House in a 262-159 vote and will now go to Trump to be signed into a law.
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