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US Congress Passes Russia Sanctions Bill
The House passed a bill granting President Trump tariff authorities to sanction countries purchasing Russian energy and imposing tougher sanctions against the Kremlin. The bill will be sent to Trump’s desk for his signature.
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NPR
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2026-09-16 21:12 UTC
NPR
The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.
2026-09-16 22:30 UTC
The Hill
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2026-09-16 22:31 UTC
The Hill
The House on Wednesday passed legislation granting President Trump tariff authorities to sanction countries purchasing Russian energy and impose tougher sanctions against the Kremlin over its war in Ukraine. The bill will now be sent to Trump’s desk for his signature, marking the end of a more than
2026-09-16 22:32 UTC