Trump Enacts Russia Sanctions Bill, Targeting Energy Buyers Including India and China

U.S. President Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law, targeting energy buyers like India and China with potential 100% tariffs.

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September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, USA — U.S. President Donald Trump officially enacted the Russia sanctions bill on Friday, September 18, 2026, according to a White House statement. The legislation, named after late Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to impose significant financial penalties on Moscow and its major energy buyers, including India and China.

The bill, formally titled the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” expands existing sanctions against Russia and extends restrictions on Iran. It grants the president broad authority to levy tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that are top purchasers of Russian oil or gas, as defined by volume over the previous year.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the law’s passage, urging swift and full implementation. The measure also targets Russia’s so-called shadow fleet and entities involved in evading sanctions, including vessel operators, insurers, and others engaged in sanctioned activities. The law becomes effective within 30 days of signing.

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