# Trump signs Russia sanctions bill to pressure Moscow

> Trump signs sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russian economy to pressure Moscow in Ukraine war.
- Title: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill to pressure Moscow
- Summary: Trump signs sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russian economy to pressure Moscow in Ukraine war. Trump signed a bill imposing sanctions on Russian officials…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/trump-signs-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-aiming-to-choke-off-funds-for-moscow-in-ukraine-war
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump signed a bill imposing sanctions on Russian officials and energy infrastructure to starve Putin of Ukraine war resources.