According to the White House, the new law authorizes and expands economic measures against Moscow, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities, while extending existing restrictions on Iran. The bill signed by US President Donald Trump targets officials, banks, and a fleet of shadow tankers that transport Russian energy. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- According to the White House, the new law authorizes and expands economic measures against Moscow, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities, while extending existing restrictions on Iran.S1
- The bill signed by US President Donald Trump targets officials, banks, and a fleet of shadow tankers that transport Russian energy.S2
- Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, Clears Way For 100% Tariffs On India, ChinaS3
- New US law imposes harsh measures on Russia, aims to weaken the Kremlin's war funding and push for Ukraine negotiations.S4
- Analysis-Russia sanctions bill gives Trump sweeping new tariff powersS5
- New US sanctions on Russia are meant to starve Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine.S6
- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy that is meant to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine.S7