US To Vote On Russia Sanctions Bill Next Week, Giving Trump More Tariff Power
The US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, which also grants President Trump expanded authority to impose tariffs. While supporters argue it pressures the Kremlin, some Democrats oppose the bill due to concerns over presidential overreach and potential economic impacts.
Why it matters
The bill represents a significant shift in legislative power regarding trade and foreign policy, potentially impacting international relations and domestic prices.
The US House of Representatives is set to take up for vote the Russia sanctions bill that also seeks to impose tariffs on its trading partners, including India.The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, passed by an overwhelming majority by the US Senate last month, will be taken up for vote by the House Rules Committee on Monday, amid strong opposition from the Democrats.If passed by the House, the bill would empower President Donald Trump to impose harsher sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas, and extend existing sanctions on Iran.Many House Democrats, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have opposed the bill contending that it would give Trump expansive and risky new tariff authorities."House Democrats are rock solid in our support for Ukraine, but the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act would do more harm than good," Democratic Congressmen Gregory Meeks,…
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