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It also directs the president to impose tariffs "of up to 100 percent" on all goods from any countries that, in the previous year, were "among the 5 largest importers, by total volume, of crude oil or natural gas that originated in the Russian Federation" or "among the top 5 countries facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion."
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A provision in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act directs the president to impose tariffs up to 100% on the top 5 importers of Russian oil/gas or the top 5 countries facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion.
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Joe Lancaster
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "law": "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026",
    "policy": "Tariffs",
    "statistic": "up to 100 percent"
}
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Economics Trade Russia Legislation
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Created
September 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM (3 weeks ago)

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A Russia Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Vast New Tariff Powers
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https://reason.com/2026/09/17/a-russia-sanctions-bill-would-give-trump-vast-new-tariff-powers

A new bill, passed by both the House and Senate, would grant President Trump broad authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries importing Russian oil or facilitating sanctions evasion. Critics argue this expands presidential power at Congress's expense and could be misused for protectionist aims.

Tariffs Russia Sanctions US Congress Donald Trump Trade Policy Presidential Power International Relations Legislation

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