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

Trump is about to get 'unchecked authority' to impose tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners

Fortune • 08 août 17h23

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 passes Russia sanctions bill pushed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham

AP News • 07 août 19h55

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.

US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

The Guardian • 07 août 17h39

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 passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham

NPR • 07 août 17h33

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.

Russia sanctions bill passes Senate targeting Putin's oil and gas

Fox News • 07 août 17h25

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 passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

NBC News • 07 août 17h25

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.