US EditionGraham pushes plan to sanction Russia, tariff its oil customers
- Senator Lindsey Graham proposed legislation on April 30, 2025, to impose 500% tariffs and sanctions on countries importing Russian energy in the U.S.
- The bill responds to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and targets buyers like China, India, and Iran, who by early 2025 absorbed 85% of Russia's crude exports.
- The legislation enforces both primary and secondary sanctions, barring individuals in the U.S. From purchasing Russian government debt and levying hefty tariffs on uranium imports from nations trading with Russia.
- Graham secured commitments from 72 senators, describing the sanctions as "bone-crushing," and warned Putin must choose negotiation or economic collapse.
- If enacted, the bill could severely damage Russia's economy and potentially accelerate peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
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US senate majority backs 500% Russian energy tariffs to pressure Kremlin into peace deal
Senator Lindsey Graham is leading a bipartisan effort to pass legislation that would impose a 500% tariff on imports from nations buying Russian oil, gas, or uranium, particularly China, India, and Iran.
Lindsay Graham Pushes for More Russia Sanctions
Senator Lindsay Graham wants the U.S. to impose more sanctions on Russia and also punish its trade partners for doing business with it by imposing tariffs on those that buy Russian oil and gas. Graham told the Wall Street Journal in an interview that he had prepared a bill to that effect and that the bill had garnered support from more than 60 co-sponsors in Congress. According to the Republican hardliner, he could get support from 67 co-sponsor…
Graham Says He Has Broad Senate Support for New Russia Sanctions
A key US Senate ally of President Donald Trump said he has the commitment of 72 colleagues for a bill that would enact “bone-crushing” new sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries that buy its oil, gas and other key products if Vladimir Putin doesn’t engage in serious negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Graham pushes plan to sanction Russia, tariff its oil customers
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is pushing ahead with his plan to impose new sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries that purchase Russian oil, gas and uranium, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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