US House passes sanctions, tariff bill to raise economic pressure on Russia
- On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a 262-159 vote, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature.
- Graham's unexpected death in July provided fresh momentum for the package, which aims to increase economic pressure on Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine and force President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
- Targeting Russia's energy sector, the bill authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, with exceptions for countries importing less than 15% of their natural gas from Russia actively reducing reliance.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposed the measure, claiming "there are so many loopholes" regarding tariff authority; Rep. Don Beyer also criticized the bill, fearing it allows the administration to define any nation as an evasion facilitator without oversight.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the measure, which Republican Rep. Michael McCaul described as having "teeth" to amplify sanctions; McCaul noted the legislation can "bleed the regime" to bring Russia to the negotiating table.
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<p>Trump plans to sign the Lindsey Graham bill on sanctions against Russia - WSJ The US House of Representatives approved the bill by 262 votes. The document provides for sanctions and tariffs against Russia and its allies.</p>
Presidential commissioner: US House passes Graham sanctions bill to increase pressure on Russia's war financing
The U.S. House of Representatives-passed bill by Lindsey Graham on sanctions against Russia and Iran is designed to increase pressure on external channels through which Russia continues to generate revenue from energy sales, Ukrainian Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasyuk has said.
It must now be signed by Donald Trump.
US MPs approved on Wednesday new sanctions against Russia and its allies for their role in the war against Ukraine, a first since Donald Trump's return to power
On Wednesday, US MPs approved new sanctions against Russia and its allies for their role in the war against Ukraine, a text already adopted by the Senate and supported by US President Donald Trump, notes AFP, according to Agerpres.
After long negotiations, the US Congress has decided to significantly tighten up sanctions against Russia. It is the first sanction package in President Donald Trump's second term of office. It provides for measures against President Vladimir Putin and targets the Russian "shadow fleet".
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