The Russia sanctions law should not punish countries reducing Russian energy purchases

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Federal bill passed by the House on September 16, 2026, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, expands sanctions over Russia’s war against Ukraine. It authorizes President Donald Trump to impose tariffs up to 100 percent on major purchasers of Russian energy.