Trump Greenlights Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia's Oil Partners
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Washington — President Donald Trump on Wednesday greenlit a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill this week, senators and a White House official said, opening the path for tariffs and secondary penalties on countries purchasing Russian oil. Sponsors Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal drafted measures that could authorize tariffs reportedly up to 500 percent and secondary sanctions on buyers. The administration said the move aims to increase leverage in Ukraine peace negotiations and to constrain Russia’s energy revenues. Lawmakers plan to consider the measure in the Senate, though leadership did not guarantee an immediate vote. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from KyivPost, thepeterboroughexaminer.com, Free Press Journal, ODISHA BYTES and dtNext.in.
Timeline of Events
- Sponsors Graham and Blumenthal drafted the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill and circulated it over several months.
- The proposal remained stalled in congressional committees and was described as awaiting executive direction.
- Senator Lindsey Graham met with President Trump and publicly said the president 'greenlit' the sanctions bill.
- A White House official and multiple outlets confirmed presidential support and reported bill provisions including tariffs and secondary sanctions.
- Senate leaders indicated intent to consider the bill but did not commit to an immediate vote.
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Ukrainian authorities and U.S. policymakers seeking leverage over Russia would gain increased diplomatic and economic leverage if the sanctions bill is enacted.
Major energy importers such as India, China and Brazil risk higher import costs and potential diplomatic friction if the U.S. imposes steep tariffs.
After reading and researching latest news.... The bipartisan Russia sanctions bill greenlit by President Trump would authorize tariffs and penalties on purchasers of Russian oil; sponsors include Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal; reports indicate potential tariffs up to 500 percent, aiming to reduce Russia’s energy revenues and global influence.
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