US Congress passes sanctions bill targeting Russian oil exports
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Donald Trump, US Congress, Russia, China, India
Global
September 16, 2026
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The US Congress passed the 'Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026'. The bill allows for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy, impacting China and India. The legislation aims to curtail funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
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