politics24 days ago
Trump Signs Graham Sanctions Law, Granting 100% Tariff Power Over Russian Oil Buyers
US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on September 19, 2026. The legislation imposes sweeping sanctions on Russian officials, banks, and energy sectors while granting the executive branch authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. This measure primarily targets China and India, the top importers of Russian crude, and extends penalties to Iran’s energy and weapons sectors. The bill passed Congress with rare bipartisan support, marking the first major Ukraine-related legislative action in over two years.
