Trump signs expanded sanctions bill targeting Russian energy and defense

Trump signs expanded sanctions bill targeting Russian energy and defense

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President Donald J. Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, a bipartisan law that authorizes up to 100% tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas and expands sanctions on Russian officials, banks, energy and defense sectors, with a 30-day deadline for implementation.

The legislation cleared Congress after the House passed the bill with a 262-159 vote, granting the president tariff authority and targeting Russian entities, and the Senate later approved the measure despite objections from some allies. Earlier House debates highlighted Democratic concerns that the tariff powers could raise consumer prices, while most Republicans supported the effort to pressure Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

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U.S. Congress President Donald J. Trump Senator Lindsey Graham (late) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Veteran affairs minister Vitaly Kim Democratic leaders on the House Foreign Affairs Committee Advocacy groups supporting Ukraine

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Washington, DC, United States Kyiv, Ukraine

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September 20, 2026
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Trump signs expanded sanctions package targeting Russian energy and defense sectors
Trump signs expanded sanctions package targeting Russian energy and defense sectors

Meduza • 20 Sep 00:56

President Donald Trump enacted a law granting him authority to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russian entities and major buyers of its energy, with a 30-day deadline for implementation.

Credibility 68% Manip. 35% Center
September 19, 2026
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Trump signs bill allowing up to 100% tariffs on top importers of Russian energy
Trump signs bill allowing up to 100% tariffs on top importers of Russian energy

Fortune • 19 Sep 14:16

President Trump signed legislation that authorizes up to 100% tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian oil or gas, aiming to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.

Credibility 72% Manip. 48% Center
Trump signs bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran
Trump signs bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran

Al Jazeera • 19 Sep 00:49

President Donald Trump enacted a bipartisan law that imposes sanctions on Russian officials, banks and energy sectors, and allows tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil, while also extending sanctions on Iran.

Credibility 78% Manip. 32% Center
September 18, 2026
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Trump signs law expanding sanctions on Russia and authorizing new tariffs
Trump signs law expanding sanctions on Russia and authorizing new tariffs

The Guardian • 18 Sep 22:44

President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which broadens sanctions on Russian officials and energy exports and grants him authority to impose tariffs on countries violating the embargo.

Credibility 78% Manip. 32% Left
Trump signs bill targeting top buyers of Russian oil and gas
Trump signs bill targeting top buyers of Russian oil and gas

BBC • 18 Sep 22:05

President Donald Trump signed a sanctions bill that allows up to 100% tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas, aiming to curb Russia's revenue while providing exemptions for countries reducing dependence.

Credibility 78% Manip. 28% Center
September 17, 2026
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Global fuel buyers push back as US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill
Global fuel buyers push back as US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill

politico.eu • 17 Sep 17:33

The United States Senate approved a bill imposing sanctions on Russia's energy sector and its top fuel purchasers, prompting objections from China, India and other major buyers.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center
House Democratic leader Jeffries warns of loopholes in Russia sanctions bill
House Democratic leader Jeffries warns of loopholes in Russia sanctions bill

The Guardian • 17 Sep 10:26

Hakeem Jeffries said the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 contains numerous loopholes and could give the president broad tariff authority, prompting him to vote against the measure.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
U.S. House approves bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia
U.S. House approves bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia

Al Jazeera • 17 Sep 01:07

The House passed a bipartisan bill granting the president authority to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia and entities supporting its energy trade, sending it to the president for signature.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center
House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill despite Democratic opposition
House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill despite Democratic opposition

CBS News • 17 Sep 00:16

The House approved a comprehensive sanctions package targeting Russian oil buyers and officials, sending it to the president after a 262-159 vote, while a minority of Democrats opposed the measure.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
September 16, 2026
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Congress Approves Bill Granting President Authority to Impose Tariffs on Russian Energy Buyers
Congress Approves Bill Granting President Authority to Impose Tariffs on Russian Energy Buyers

The Guardian • 16 Sep 23:04

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed the House, allowing the president to levy up to 100% tariffs on top purchasers of Russian energy and expand sanctions against Kremlin-linked entities.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
Congress Advances Russia Sanctions Bill to President Trump
Congress Advances Russia Sanctions Bill to President Trump

NPR • 16 Sep 22:30

The House passed a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russian officials and companies, and granting the president authority to levy tariffs on major importers of Russian energy, before sending it to the president for signature.

Credibility 78% Manip. 32% Center
Republicans voice concerns over tariff powers in Russia sanctions bill
Republicans voice concerns over tariff powers in Russia sanctions bill

CNN • 16 Sep 20:32

While most GOP members support the Lindsey Graham-named Russia sanctions legislation, a group of Republicans has privately urged leadership to remove new tariff authority provisions, fearing they could raise consumer prices ahead of the midterm elections.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Left
September 15, 2026
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Congress debates bill granting the president expanded tariff powers over Russia and its trading partners
Congress debates bill granting the president expanded tariff powers over Russia and its trading partners

theguardian.com • 15 Sep 19:28

A House bill that would allow the president to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil faces opposition from Democrats who argue it could raise prices and be misused, while supporters say it would pressure Russia amid its war in Ukraine.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center

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