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Trump Threatens Sanctions for Countries Trading with Russia

11/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that countries doing business with Russia will face sanctions on November 17, 2025.
He backed lawmakers pursuing sanctions against Moscow, potentially including Iran.
Senator Lindsey Graham proposed a 500% tariff on secondary purchases of Russian oil.
The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 targets countries funding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Graham and Blumenthal say tariffs on China and India are crucial to ending the conflict.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that countries doing business with Russia will face sanctions on November 17, 2025.
He backed lawmakers pursuing sanctions against Moscow, potentially including Iran.
Senator Lindsey Graham proposed a 500% tariff on secondary purchases of Russian oil.
The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 targets countries funding Russia's war in Ukraine.
Graham and Blumenthal say tariffs on China and India are crucial to ending the conflict.