US Lawmakers Debate Bill to Expand Trump's Sanction Authority Against Russia

<p>A bill co-authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham that would grant former President Donald Trump broad authority to impose tariffs on Russia and its trading partners is set for a vote this week. This legislation aims to provide new sanctioning powers to the US president amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.</p><p>Supporters argue that the sanctions would aid Ukraine, while some Democrats express concerns that the bill could give Trump excessive tariff authority that might be misused against US allies. The bill is encountering significant opposition not only from Republicans who are skeptical of Ukraine but also from prominent Democrats.</p>