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Trump signs Russia sanctions law granting tariff powers of up to 100% against major energy buyers
United States · Russia sanctionsPresident Donald Trump signed H.R. 5334 on September 18, enacting the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The law expands sanctions on Russia’s energy, defense and shadow fleet and authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on major importers of Russian oil and gas and countries that facilitate sanctions evasion.
Why it matters
China, India and other economies designated as leading buyers of Russian energy or facilitators of sanctions evasion could be affected, with consequences for global trade, energy prices and consumer costs. The bill does not name target countries and gives the president broad discretion over designations and waivers.
Full report
The House passed the measure 262-159 after the Senate approved it 86-11. Official congressional proceedings and the H.R. 5334 text confirm that both chambers completed action and sent the bill to the president.
The measure targets Russia’s energy and defense industries and the shadow fleet used to evade existing restrictions. Reuters reported that it calls for tariffs of up to 100% on leading importers of Russian oil and gas and countries that facilitate sanctions evasion after enactment.
The White House formally confirmed on September 18 that Trump signed the measure. Enactment activates the authority, but it does not mean the maximum tariff was automatically imposed on every potential target. Presidential designations and national-security waivers mean the actual targets, rates and timing still depend on implementation decisions.
This report is an original summary based on verified sources, not a verbatim reproduction.
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