Sanctions Bill Stalls on Tariff Power | Europe News

A major Russia sanctions bill, championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham, is advancing in the Senate with strong support—86 to 12—but faces a critical hurdle: a controversial provision giving the president sweeping tariff powers, sparking Democratic concerns over potential abuse. Ukraine is watching closely, seeing the bill as vital to weakening Russia’s war effort, even as sanctions take time to fully impact the battlefield. Former President Trump has added fuel to the fire by urging inclusion of Iranian oil buyer tariffs, complicating negotiations and risking White House backing. With a House vote looming in September, the tariff clause remains the biggest obstacle—and the outcome remains uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b06ab832181cd76