Senators Unveil Russia Sanctions Bill With 500% Tariffs After White House Backs Graham Plan
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Senators Unveil Russia Sanctions Bill With 500% Tariffs After White House Backs Graham Plan
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 15
Summary
More than a dozen bipartisan senators rolled out the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 on Tuesday, reviving a long-stalled package after the White House approved it hours before Lindsey Graham’s death.
The bill would sanction Vladimir Putin, Russian officials and military leaders, impose tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, and hit countries buying Russian energy with tariffs of up to 100%.
New provisions tighten Trump’s waiver power through a national-interest certification and target Russia’s “shadow fleet” of ships and tankers used to move energy exports.
John Thune said the measure now has unusual buy-in but still faces risks from broader Senate fights and possible House changes if other provisions get attached.
Supporters cast the package as a capstone to Graham’s anti-Russia push, arguing it could become one of his most consequential unfinished efforts after his sudden death.
Will threatening 100% tariffs on China and India cripple Russia's war machine or ignite a global trade war?
How can the world counter Russia's ghost fleet of drone-launching tankers before it causes a major disaster?
2026 U.S. Sanctions Bill: Bipartisan Push to Slash Russia’s War Revenue With Tariffs and Shadow Fleet Measures
Overview
On July 14, 2026, a bipartisan group of US senators unveiled a revised sanctions bill aimed at cutting off Russia’s war-funding revenue during its conflict in Ukraine. The bill has strong support from both Democratic and Republican senators, who see it as a crucial response to the war. After the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, the bill lost its most passionate Republican supporter, but lawmakers from both parties are determined to advance it in his honor. There is uncertainty about whether his absence will slow the bill or inspire Congress to pass it as a tribute to his legacy.