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Trump Proposes 500% Tariffs on Nations Trading with Russia

11/17/2025

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Trump Targets Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump announced potential legislation to impose severe sanctions on countries that trade with Russia.
The plan aims to weaken Russia's energy export status and follows U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil.
Analysts say that combined U.S. and Ukrainian actions could significantly reduce Russian revenues.
The bill could impose tariffs up to 500% on imports from nations not aiding Ukraine, targeting China and India.

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Graham Pushes Sanctions

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced Congress is prepared to vote on sanctions against Russia and its trading partners to pressure Russia to end its war against Ukraine.
The legislation would enhance U.S. President Donald Trump’s ability to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The sanctions bill has bipartisan support, and Trump expressed approval of increasing sanctions on Russia, noting recent oil-company sanctions have been effective.

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Trump Targets Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump announced potential legislation to impose severe sanctions on countries that trade with Russia.
The plan aims to weaken Russia's energy export status and follows U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil.
Analysts say that combined U.S. and Ukrainian actions could significantly reduce Russian revenues.
The bill could impose tariffs up to 500% on imports from nations not aiding Ukraine, targeting China and India.

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