<p>The US Congress has passed a bill that allows President Donald Trump to increase tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy and implement additional sanctions against Russia. This decision comes after a contentious debate among lawmakers, with some supporting Ukraine and others expressing concerns that the bill grants excessive power to the president.</p><p>The legislation, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by a vote of 262-159 on the final day before Congress adjourned for the midterm elections. The bill was co-authored by Senator Lindsey O. Graham, who passed away earlier this year, and was submitted over a year and a half ago.</p>
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US Congress Passes Bill Enhancing Presidential Powers to Sanction Russia
The US Congress has approved a bill that grants President Donald Trump the authority to raise tariffs on significant buyers of Russian energy and impose further sanctions on Russia. The bill, named after the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, passed with a vote of 262-159 amid debates over presidential power and support for Ukraine.
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