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Senate Passes Sanctions Act, Grants Trump 100% Oil Tariffs

8/7/2026

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Graham Sanctions Bill

The U.S. Senate approved Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on August 7, 2026, by an 86-11 vote.
Critics note the sanctions are unlikely to curb Russia’s war funding while granting President Donald Trump tariff authority that may raise consumer prices.
Democratic senators warned the tariff power lacks a congressional reversal mechanism.
Analysts say Russia’s new financial alternatives limit the sanctions’ impact on its war funding.

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Graham Sanctions Passed

The Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on August 7, 2026, with 86-11 vote.
Lawmakers presented the bill as a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, noting his sister Darline Graham Nordone’s “show of strength” appeal.
The act extends existing sanctions on Iran’s energy and weapons sectors through 2026.
It authorizes President Donald Trump to levy 100 percent tariffs on top foreign oil purchasers.

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Graham Sanctions Passed

The U.S. Senate passed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on August 7, 2026 with an 86-11 vote.
Republican Senator Rand Paul, the GOP opponent, saw his amendment to strip the tariff authority defeated 32-64.
Donald Trump may impose up to 100 % tariffs on the five buyers of Russian oil.
The bill also sanctions Vladimir Putin, officials, oligarchs, banks and Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.

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Critics contend that the tariff authority could raise prices for U.S. consumers, potentially affecting groceries, gasoline, and other everyday goods, warning of higher household costs.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Graham Sanctions Bill

The U.S. Senate approved Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on August 7, 2026, by an 86-11 vote.
Critics note the sanctions are unlikely to curb Russia’s war funding while granting President Donald Trump tariff authority that may raise consumer prices.
Democratic senators warned the tariff power lacks a congressional reversal mechanism.
Analysts say Russia’s new financial alternatives limit the sanctions’ impact on its war funding.

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