US EditionGraham proposes carveout in Russia sanctions bill for countries that back Ukraine
- On June 4, 2025, Senator Lindsey Graham revealed his intention to modify the legislation targeting Russia with sanctions by excluding nations that support Ukraine's defense efforts.
- He proposed this carveout after discussions with President Donald Trump and amid concerns the bill's broad sanctions could harm allies supporting Ukraine.
- Graham explained the amendment would remove penalties for nations offering military or economic aid to Ukraine, citing examples including China.
- Graham remarked that China should assist Ukraine to avoid facing sanctions, a view he finds reasonable, while White House Press Secretary Leavitt explained that countries offering military and economic support to Ukraine would be exempt from sanctions.
- The amendment suggests efforts to balance strong sanctions with incentives for international support of Ukraine, potentially altering the bill's reach and effectiveness.
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Senator Lindsey Graham to amend the bill on sanctions against Russia to exempt countries that help Ukraine from a 500 percent tariff on trade with the aggressor country.
Graham proposes carveout in Russia sanctions bill for countries that back Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is proposing a carveout for his Russia sanctions bill to exempt countries that help Ukraine’s defense, protecting them from a 500 percent tariff on countries trading with Russia. The carveout could help insulate countries in Europe that still import Russian gas and have provided military support for Ukraine, as well as…
Graham offers Europe-friendly carveout to Russia sanctions bill
The ScoopSen. Lindsey Graham plans to amend his crippling Russia sanctions bill to exempt countries that help Ukraine’s defense against Russia, he told Semafor on Wednesday.After senators heard from countries worried about being caught up in 500% sanctions if they trade with Russia — a major energy producer in Europe — Graham said he plans to change the bill to omit levies on countries that have helped the fight against Russian President Vladimi…
The bill proposes the introduction of a duty of 500 per cent on goods from countries still buying Russian oil and other resources
The bill was initiated by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal
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