US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill that would give Trump new tariff powers – live

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US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill with Expanded Tariff Powers. The US Senate voted to advance a Russia sanctions bill that would grant President Trump new powers to impose tariffs on other countries. The revised bill, which was initially introduced by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, would allow the executive to impose up to 100% tariffs on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and gas, as well as on countries facilitating the evasion of sanctions. The bill aims to cut off revenue to Russia and assist US efforts to defend Ukrainian freedom and repel Russian aggression. The Senate's move comes as the US and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes on Iran-linked forces in Iraq, which were blamed for attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.

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