U.S. Congress Adopts New Package of Sanctions Against Russia
The measure, backed by Donald Trump, authorizes tariffs of up to 100 percent on major importers of Russian oil and gas.
U.S. lawmakers have approved a new sanctions package against Russia and its allies over their role in the war in Ukraine, according to information reported Thursday by France 24.
The measure, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, was welcomed by Kyiv upon its passage, according to the same source.
This legislation grants the U.S. president the power to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on the five largest importers of Russian gas and oil, including China and India, France 24 reports.
The stated objective of this provision is to increase economic pressure on Moscow and on countries that continue to purchase Russian hydrocarbons, in light of the conflict in Ukraine.
The Congress's passage of this measure comes as the war in Ukraine continues, though the source does not at this point specify the exact timeline for implementing these new measures or the precise terms of their application.
Sources
- Le Congrès américain adopte un nouveau paquet de sanctions contre la Russie — France 24 — Français
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