Senate passes bill allowing 100% tariffs on top Russian energy buyers

Senate approves bill granting president authority to levy up to 100% tariffs on top Russian energy buyers

Fortune • 08 Aug 17:23

The Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, allowing the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas, with limited waiver provisions.

Senate approves bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian oil and gas exports

AP News • 07 Aug 19:55

The Senate passed a bipartisan measure authorizing tariffs on the top buyers of Russian energy and expanding sanctions on Russian officials and entities, with the bill now moving to the House.

U.S. Senate approves bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and its oil buyers

The Guardian • 07 Aug 17:39

The Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act by an 86-11 vote, imposing new sanctions, visa bans and high tariffs on Russian exports and granting the president authority to levy additional duties on top oil-importing countries.

Senate Approves Bipartisan Bill Targeting Russian Energy Revenues

NPR • 07 Aug 17:33

The Senate passed a bipartisan sanctions measure that would allow the president to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, aiming to weaken Russia’s war financing.

Senate advances Lindsey Graham-named sanctions bill targeting Russian oil and gas revenues

Fox News • 07 Aug 17:25

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill that expands sanctions on Russia and Iran, focusing on Russian oil and gas sales and imposing tariffs on key energy buyers, before sending it to the House.

Senate approves bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran

NBC News • 07 Aug 17:25

The Senate passed a 61-page sanctions package aimed at curbing revenue for Russia and Iran, naming the legislation after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with the measure now moving to the House.