Ukraine War: Donald Trump Signs Graham Law Authorizing New Sanctions Against Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed legislation bearing the name of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, which grants the American executive an unprecedented range of sanctions measures against Russia in the context of the war in Ukraine, according to Le Monde.

The legislation targets not only Moscow but also its international partners, among which are India and China, two countries that have maintained significant economic ties with Russia since the conflict in Ukraine began.

According to the newspaper, the law grants the White House extensive power, notably the ability to impose tariffs reaching up to 100 percent on any country, without any specific oversight mechanism in place to regulate this prerogative.

This provision has drawn criticism within the American Congress. Many Democratic lawmakers regret that the legislation confers on the executive branch a margin of maneuver deemed too broad, in the absence of institutional safeguards on the use of these tariffs.

The signing of this law comes at a time when the American administration seeks to intensify economic pressure on Russia and its trading partners, as the war in Ukraine continues.