The US House of Representatives approved a bill introducing strict sanctions against Russia. According to this document, President Donald Trump is granted the authority to impose 100% tariffs on countries such as India and China that purchase oil or gas from Russia.
The House of Representatives Congress passed a large package of measures aimed at restricting the activities of Russian officials and key sectors of its economy. The goal of this package is to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin due to his involvement in the war against Ukraine.
This bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who spent over a year developing the proposal. The vote in the House had a ratio of 262 votes in favor and 159 against. The document will now be sent to President Donald Trump for signing into law.
This bill grants President Donald Trump the right to set tariffs of up to 100% on major countries importing oil and gas from Russia. During debates in the House, India and China were identified as major buyers that this provision could affect. However, the passage of the bill does not mean the automatic imposition of 100% tariffs on Indian goods.
This is one of the largest initiatives by the American parliament in support of Ukraine after President Donald Trump's return to temporary control of the White House. Thus, attempts are being made to overcome the deadlock that has lasted about two years since the emergency aid package in 2024. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also constantly insisted on the adoption of this bill, previously appealing to senators to approve it.
The proposal includes restrictions on Russian officials, banks, and tankers, and is also aimed at the so-called 'shadow fleet' that supplies Russian energy. The bill also instructs Trump to impose a 100% tariff on the five largest importers of Russian oil or natural gas. Exceptions are provided for countries that import less than 15% of Russian natural gas, and for those that have taken necessary steps to reduce such imports.
