The Atlantic·5 min read
Congress Might Be About to Hand Trump Sweeping Tariff Powers
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Thomas Wright
The Russian-sanctions bill isn’t what it seems.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Beata Zawrzel/ NurPhoto / Getty; Kylie Cooper / Reuters September 15, 2026, 5:27 PM ET Share Save The Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, which the House will likely vote on this week, looks like a no-brainer for supporters of Ukraine who have been calling for President Trump to get tougher on Russia.
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