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House Approves 2026 Russia-Iran Tariff Sanctions Bill

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:53 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on September 15, 2026.
The Senate passed the same measure earlier by an 86-11 vote.
The act lets President Donald Trump levy up to 100% tariffs on the five buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The legislation also sanctions Russian officials, defense-sector suppliers, and the shadow fleet of oil tankers used to evade sanctions.

History

Historical Context

After Russia annexed Crimea, the United States and European Union launched broad sanctions in March 2014, freezing assets and targeting energy firms. On 16 July 2014 the U.S. added two major Russian energy companies, creating a precedent that the 2026 Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act expands, permitting President Donald Trump to impose up to 100 % tariffs on foreign buyers of Russian oil and gas.

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Story summary

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on September 15, 2026.
The Senate passed the same measure earlier by an 86-11 vote.
The act lets President Donald Trump levy up to 100% tariffs on the five buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The legislation also sanctions Russian officials, defense-sector suppliers, and the shadow fleet of oil tankers used to evade sanctions.

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