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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill to pressure Moscow
Trump signs sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russian economy to pressure Moscow in Ukraine war.
In brief
Trump signs sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russian economy to pressure Moscow in Ukraine war. Trump signed a bill imposing sanctions on Russian officials and energy infrastructure to starve Putin of Ukraine war resources. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key economic pillars to punish Moscow for its Ukraine war.
Lindsey Graham's legacy bill
The bill was a final legacy item for Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died in July after working on it for over a year.
Bipartisan bill passage
The bill passed with large bipartisan margins: 86-11 in the Senate and 262-159 in the House.
Targeting Russian economy
The bill aims to starve Putin of resources needed to continue the Ukraine war after four years of invasion.
Sanctions on Russian energy
The bill sanctions Russian officials, banks, and a shadow fleet of tankers that moves Russian energy.
Tariff provisions
The bill directs Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on top five Russian oil or gas importers, with exceptions for countries importing less than 15% of Russia’s gas exports.
The short version
Trump signed a bill imposing sanctions on Russian officials and energy infrastructure to starve Putin of Ukraine war resources.
