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Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law, allowing tariffs on Russian oil buyers including India
US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law. The measure expands sanctions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran, and gives the administration authority to penalize countries that buy Russian oil and gas, including India and China, with measures such as a 100% tariff.
US President Donald Trump signed into law the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on Friday, September 18, 2026, according to a White House statement. The law authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions on Russia, and extends existing sanctions on Iran. It gives the administration expanded powers to penalize countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas, including India. The legislation targets Russia’s energy trade and shadow fleet, and authorizes sanctions on Russian officials, banks and other entities. It also gives the administration authority to impose a 100 percent tariff on India and China. The bill is named after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Trump Russia sanctions bill
- India China tariffs
- Lindsey O. Graham law
- sanctions on Iran
- Russia oil and gas sales
- US energy sanctions
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WorldPolitics
Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law, allowing tariffs on Russian oil buyers including India
US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law. The measure expands sanctions on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran, and gives the administration authority to penalize countries that buy Russian oil and gas, including India and China, with measures such as a 100% tariff.
US President Donald Trump signed into law the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on Friday, September 18, 2026, according to a White House statement. The law authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions on Russia, and extends existing sanctions on Iran. It gives the administration expanded powers to penalize countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas, including India. The legislation targets Russia’s energy trade and shadow fleet, and authorizes sanctions on Russian officials, banks and other entities. It also gives the administration authority to impose a 100 percent tariff on India and China. The bill is named after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Trump Russia sanctions bill
- India China tariffs
- Lindsey O. Graham law
- sanctions on Iran
- Russia oil and gas sales
- US energy sanctions
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