Trump signs expanded sanctions bill targeting Russian energy and defense

Meduza • 20 sept. 00h56

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.

Fortune • 19 sept. 14h16

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.

Al Jazeera • 19 sept. 00h49

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.

The Guardian • 18 sept. 22h44

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.

BBC • 18 sept. 22h05

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.

politico.eu • 17 sept. 17h33

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.

The Guardian • 17 sept. 10h26

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.

Al Jazeera • 17 sept. 01h07

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.

CBS News • 17 sept. 00h16

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.

The Guardian • 16 sept. 23h04

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.

NPR • 16 sept. 22h30

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.

CNN • 16 sept. 20h32

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.

theguardian.com • 15 sept. 19h28

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.