Trump Signs Bill Expanding Russia Sanctions Into Law, White House Says
The legislation authorizes new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia while also extending existing measures against Iran, according to the White House.
President Donald Trump has signed into law a bill that expands sanctions against Russia, the White House said, according to Anadolu Agency.
The legislation authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions related to Russia, the report said. It also extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Details on the specific scope, timeline and implementation of the new measures were not immediately available. Anadolu Agency's report did not specify further particulars of the bill's provisions or the legislative process leading to its signing.
The White House confirmation of the signing was cited as the source of the announcement, though the report did not include direct quotes from officials regarding the rationale or intended impact of the expanded sanctions.
Further details on how the new sanctions and tariffs will be applied, and their potential effects on Russia, Iran or international trade, were not disclosed in the available report.
Sources
- Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law: White House — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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