Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:31am on 18 Sep 2026,Friday International
The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, giving President Donald Trump authority to impose sanctions and tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy or helping Moscow evade sanctions. The legislation particularly affects major Russian oil buyers such as India and China. However, the bill includes exemptions for certain civilian nuclear activities and Russian uranium imports, reflecting US dependence on Russian nuclear fuel supplies. The measure also targets Russian officials, companies and the “shadow fleet” used to transport oil. The bill now awaits Trump’s signature. (PC: X)
