US Senators Say Agreement Reached with Trump on Russia Sanctions Bill
The bill would let the president impose tariffs and sanctions on major buyers of Russian energy, including China and India, lawmakers said.
- On Friday, Senators Lindsey Graham, Roger Wicker, Richard Blumenthal, and Jeanne Shaheen announced an agreement with the Trump administration to advance updated legislation imposing sanctions on countries purchasing energy from Russia.
- Aiming to "exact a heavy price" on buyers of Russian oil and gas, lawmakers seek to penalize countries continuing business with Moscow, which they claim fuels the war machine of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Earlier proposals envisioned tariffs of up to 500 percent on imports from nations purchasing Russian energy products, potentially impacting major buyers like China and India.
- Renewed support from the Trump administration removes a significant legislative obstacle, as the bill previously struggled with lukewarm response from the White House.
- After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara, Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Moscow's failure to end the conflict, urging Russia to "make a deal.
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Trump, US senators agree on tougher sanctions targeting Russian oil buyers
Four US senators said they had agreed with the Trump administration to advance updated Russia sanctions legislation. The move is aimed at raising pressure on Moscow as attacks on civilians in Ukraine intensify.
Bipartisan senators announced Friday an agreement with the Trump administration to move forward with an updated package of sanctions against Russia…
Trump Administration Backs Tough New Russia Sanctions Targeting Buyers Of Russian Oil And Gas - Real News Now
The Trump administration has agreed to support sweeping bipartisan legislation that would impose severe penalties on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil and natural gas, marking a major escalation in efforts to pressure Moscow over its war in Ukraine. The bill, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham and supported by more than 80 senators from both parties, would authorize tariffs of up to 500% on imports from countries that continue buying Russian …
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