Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia and granting expanded tariff authority
The president signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law two days after the House passed it with bipartisan support.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed legislation that imposes sweeping sanctions on Russia aimed at pressing the country to end its war with Ukraine. The bill also grants Trump the power to impose additional tariffs on countries that break the embargo.
The House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in a bipartisan 262-159 vote two days before Trump's signing. Some lawmakers have expressed concerns that the legislation grants the president too much power.
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- Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia and giving him more power to levy tariffs — The Guardian — World
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