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Congress Approves Up to 100% Tariffs on Russian Energy

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump can impose up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil and gas buyers after Congress approved legislation.
  • The House passed the bill on Wednesday following Senate approval last month.
  • The measure, named for Sen. Lindsey Graham, targets Russia’s energy, defense sectors and its “shadow fleet.”
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the bill “unfriendly” and said it would complicate a Ukraine settlement.