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Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, Authorizes Up to 100% Tariffs on Oil Importers

President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on September 18, authorizing tariffs up to 100% on top importers of Russian oil and gas—primarily China and India—and extending Iran sanctions. China and India objected, citing lack of international legal basis and threatening protective measures.

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Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Legislation authorizes tariffs up to 100% on major Russian oil and gas importers
Sanctions imposed on Russian officials, state-owned companies, banks, and shadow fleet vessels
Iran sanctions extended by five years
China and India identified as top importers exposed to tariffs

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on September 18, 2026. The legislation, passed by the Senate on August 7 with an 86–11 vote and by the House on September 16 with a 262–159 vote, authorizes sweeping new sanctions against Russia and extends existing Iran sanctions by five years.

The bill empowers Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from the five largest importers of Russian oil or natural gas. China and India are identified as most exposed, having accounted for 50% and 37% respectively of Russian crude exports between December 2022 and August 2026. Countries importing less than 15% of Russia's natural gas exports and taking significant steps to reduce purchases may qualify for exemptions. The law takes effect within 30 days of signing and mandates tariff implementation on top purchasers unless they reduce Russian energy imports after the 30-day window.

Beyond tariffs, the legislation imposes sanctions on Russian officials, state-owned companies, banks, and Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers used to circumvent existing sanctions. The bill was championed by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Ukraine supporter who died in July 2026 after returning from Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the signing and urged full implementation "as quickly as possible" to honour Graham's memory.

China's Ministry of Commerce responded on September 19, stating it "firmly opposes" unilateral sanctions lacking UN authorization and international legal basis. The ministry rejected the use of "secondary sanctions" on third countries and reserved the right to take "all necessary measures" to protect Chinese sovereignty and economic interests. India's Ministry of External Affairs similarly stated commitment to "diversified sourcing" for energy security and said it would work with Indian trade bodies to address implications, while noting it had "very clearly articulated" concerns about the law's bilateral and international market impact.

Democratic lawmakers, while supporting Russia sanctions, criticized provisions allowing Trump broad discretion over tariff implementation without mandatory sanctions timelines. Representative Hakeem Jeffries questioned why Congress would grant "unfettered authority" for tariffs affecting global trade. The White House had negotiated provisions ensuring presidential flexibility on sanctions before Trump's approval, including the five-year Iran sanctions extension at Trump's request.

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The law authorizes tariffs up to 100% on China and India—accounting for roughly 50% and 37% respectively of Russian crude exports—unless they reduce Russian energy purchases within 30 days of implementation. This directly affects global energy supply chains, trade relationships, and price dynamics for oil and liquefied natural gas markets. China and India have both objected and reserved the right to retaliate with countermeasures. Democratic lawmakers also noted concerns over presidential discretion in tariff application without mandatory timelines for sanctions enforcement.

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