US EditionSenators Tout Russia Sanctions Bill as ‘Sledgehammer’ for Trump to End War in Ukraine
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – The bipartisan Senate bill would empower President Trump to impose tariffs up to 500% on nations aiding Russia and redirect seized Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's defense.
- On July 21, the Senate could vote on the sanctions bill, expected before the August recess, according to a spokesperson for Senator Lindsey Graham.
- The bipartisan legislation led to the bill’s refinement for White House demands, as it was introduced on April 1 by Senators Graham and Blumenthal to meet presidential flexibility requirements.
- The bill, with 84 cosponsors, would impose up to 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy products, indicating strong bipartisan support and potential economic impact.
- A senior administration official said Trump will only support the bill if it preserves his authority over foreign policy, prompting Thune to pause progress, officials revealed.
- The legislation could reduce Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine, potentially impacting long-term stability.
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Senate majority leader says Republicans ready to move on Russia sanctions bill when Trump gives green light
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans will vote on a Russia sanctions bill as soon as President Donald Trump green-lights the legislation.A bipartisan U.S. sanctions bill co-sponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., would target the Russian economy and countries that help prop up Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war machine by buying cheap oil and gas."We ought to do whatever we can to help Ukrain…
Two senior U.S. senators warned China, India, Brazil and other countries that they would be subject to 500% tariffs and other punitive measures if they continue to trade with Russia. They said this would provide President Trump with a "powerful weapon" to hit the Russian economy and all countries that support Putin's war machine.
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