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Senators Propose 500% Tariff on Russian Energy Amid Crisis

5/22/2025

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A bold new bill from Senators Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham seeks to impose a staggering 500% tariff on nations purchasing Russian energy, rallying support from 81 senators. With peace talks faltering, Graham insists on urgent action against Russia, while President Trump's reluctance to endorse further sanctions complicates the bipartisan push to resolve the Ukraine crisis.

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A bold new bill from Senators Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham seeks to impose a staggering 500% tariff on nations purchasing Russian energy, rallying support from 81 senators. With peace talks faltering, Graham insists on urgent action against Russia, while President Trump's reluctance to endorse further sanctions complicates the bipartisan push to resolve the Ukraine crisis.