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Trump signs Russia and Iran sanctions bill
5purchasers
Number of top purchasers of Russian oil and gas covered by the bill's tariff authority
US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The bill allows tariffs of up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas and includes measures targeting Iran and Russian officials, banks and tankers.
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Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
“US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions bill”
- 5purchasers
Number of top purchasers of Russian oil and gas covered by the bill's tariff authority
“on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and gas”
- 100%
Maximum tariff the bill authorizes on the top purchasers of Russian oil and gas
“tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and gas”
The bill extends to Iran's energy and weapons sectors.
“the bill also extends to Iran's energy and weapons sectors”