US EditionSenators Itching for Trump Green Light to Move on Russia Sanctions
- Senators returned from Memorial Day recess on Monday with bipartisan support for a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and its allies.
- The bill would grant the president authority to levy tariffs as high as 500 percent on nations that engage in trade with Russia amid stalled peace negotiations and ongoing hostilities.
- Supporters report 82 co-sponsors and say the measure would strengthen U.S. Leverage while President Trump consults with the White House to shape the bill.
- Senator Blumenthal stated, "If it's given a vote, it will pass," while Majority Leader Thune confirmed ongoing talks with the White House on moving the bill forward.
- The bill's expected floor vote before the Senate's June recess could advance U.S. Efforts to pressure Russia financially despite uncertainty over President Trump's final backing.
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Trump Stalls Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Despite Pressure From Both Parties
Senators from both parties are pushing hard for a tough sanctions bill against Russia as the war with Ukraine escalates, but President Trump is holding up the process. The sanctions effort, which has more than 80 co-sponsors in the Senate, would target Russia’s top trading partners with severe penalties, including a 500 percent tariff on countries buying oil, gas, and other goods from Moscow. It’s a powerful step aimed at pressuring Russian Pres…
Senators itching for Trump green light to move on Russia sanctions
Senators in both parties are itching to move a bipartisan Russia sanctions package as fighting escalates in the region, but Republicans are waiting on a green light from President Trump. The effort to pass a robust sanctions package is hitting high gear. Trump and his allies are sounding a considerably more negative tone about Russian…
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