Trump signs Russia sanctions bill named after Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump signed a law called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which introduces new sanctions against Russia amid its conflict with Ukraine. The law targets Russia’s energy sector by allowing the President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing russian oil and gas. It also sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials and entities, while extending restrictions on Iran’s energy and weapons sectors. Additionally,the content promotes washington Examiner subscriptions,highlighting the benefits of unlimited access to news,analysis,and commentary,with options to subscribe or log in for existing members.
President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Friday that imposes a new round of sanctions against Russia amid its war with Ukraine.
The new law, formally known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, targets Russia’s energy sector by authorizing the president to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and natural gas. It sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials and entities as well, and also extends sanctions on Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.
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