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The US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by 262–159 on September 16. The Senate had approved it by 86–11 on August 7. The bill will now go to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it shortly.

The Act sanctions Russia and Iran. It also allows the US president to impose additional tariffs of up to 100% on goods from the five largest buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas. India and China, both major buyers of Russian crude, are likely targets.

The legislation gives the president clear authority from Congress to use tariffs against countries buying Russian energy. Congress approval places such tariffs on stronger legal ground than earlier measures imposed mainly through presidential powers.

After the Act is signed, the US Trade Representative will identify the targeted countries and........

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