US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill – India Could Be Hit With 100% Tariffs. Here’s What To Know

The US Senate has passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could authorize President Donald Trump to impose punishing tariffs on India, China and other major buyers of Russian oil and natural gas. The legislation received bipartisan support, passing by an 86-11 vote. It was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who died last month shortly after returning from a visit to Ukraine. Senator Darline Graham, who was appointed to her brother’s seat, said before the vote that the legislation “hits Putin where it hurts.” Under the legislation, Trump would be authorized to impose tariffs…