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Congress Passes Graham Sanctioning Russia, Iran Act of 2026

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Congress passed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
The House approved it 262-159, 203 Republicans, 58 Democrats and an Independent supporting.
President Donald Trump may impose tariffs up to 100% on Russia’s five biggest oil and gas buyers.
India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia are potential tariff targets.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it discussed the bill with the Trump administration and protects interests.

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U.S. Congress passed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
The House approved it 262-159, 203 Republicans, 58 Democrats and an Independent supporting.
President Donald Trump may impose tariffs up to 100% on Russia’s five biggest oil and gas buyers.
India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia are potential tariff targets.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it discussed the bill with the Trump administration and protects interests.