Overview
- The House approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by a 262–159 roll-call vote, sending the bill to President Trump for his expected signature.
- The law would authorize the president to impose secondary tariffs of up to 100 percent on the five biggest purchasers of Russian crude or gas but would not automatically impose duties on any country.
- The package also expands sanctions on Russian officials, banks, energy projects and the so‑called 'shadow fleet' of tankers, and extends U.S. Iran sanctions through a multi‑year period.
- The bill preserves broad presidential waivers and leaves implementation choices to the U.S. Trade Representative and other agencies, a design that critics say could be used against U.S. partners and that supporters say creates leverage over buyers like India and China.
- With the vote coming Wednesday, the next steps to watch are whether President Trump signs the bill and how the administration decides on designations, tariff rates and diplomatic outreach that could affect trade ties and consumer prices.