US Senate advances sweeping Russia‑Iran sanctions bill as Zelensky watches

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• [● 7 SOURCES] The bill authorizes the president to impose tariffs up to 500% on Russian goods and up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas.
• [● 7 SOURCES] A procedural Senate vote on the bill was scheduled for July 28, 2024.
• [● 9 SOURCES] The legislation extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2031.
• [● 7 SOURCES] The legislation could strain U.S. trade relations with China and India, the largest importers of Russian energy.
• [● 7 SOURCES] The bill targets the five largest foreign buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas, as well as five countries helping Russia evade sanctions.
• [● 7 SOURCES] U.S. bipartisan senators reached a deal on a sanctions bill expanding penalties on Russia and Iran.
• [● 7 SOURCES] Because the House of Representatives is in recess, the bill cannot become law before September.
• [● 6 SOURCES] The bill authorizes President Trump to impose tariffs up to 100 % on goods from the five largest foreign buyers of Russian oil and gas. (tariff authority)
• [● 9 SOURCES] The U.S. Senate voted 86‑12 to advance the Russia‑Iran sanctions bill. (procedural vote)
• [● 5 SOURCES] The bill authorizes tariffs of up to 500 % on Russian imports into the United States. (tariff authority)
• [● 5 SOURCES] The legislation is titled the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. (bill name)
• [● 3 SOURCES] The House of Representatives is on recess and cannot act on the bill until it reconvenes in September. (legislative timeline)