Tariff Plan May Doom Russia Sanctions Bill
Democrats and some Republicans warn the measure could expand presidential trade powers, and supporters say 67 senators backed a similar 2024 proposal.
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Democrats block bill on "hell" sanctions against Russia over Trump's "tariff powers" - mediaDemocratic senators block bill on sanctions against Russia over concerns about expanding Trump's tariff powers. Republican Rand Paul also spoke out against it, calling the tariffs destructive for the global economy.
More than 80 votes in favor, but the bill still can't pass. Democratic objections to granting Trump additional tariff powers are slowing the Senate's consideration of the sanctions bill against Russia, despite overwhelming bipartisan support for the idea itself. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing The Washington Times. The sanctions against Russia, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, were supported in the Senate by more than 80 sen…
Concerns about tariff authority in Russia sanctions bill undermine universal support for Ukraine
Democratic objections to giving President Trump more tariff authority is slowing Senate consideration of a Russia sanctions bill and preventing a potentially unanimous vote to support Ukraine.
The provision of the draft law allowing Trump to impose high duties on countries that purchase large quantities of Russian energy is a source of dissatisfaction.
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Tariff plan may doom Russia sanctions bill
WASHINGTON — A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concerns about new trade powers the legislation would grant President Donald Trump.
A bill to tighten sanctions against Russia, promoted by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is raising concerns among US Democrats. According to the Washington Times, senators fear new powers in Donald Trump's hands.
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