Event Brief
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill backed by Graham
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas. The law also sanctions Vladimir Putin, his government officials, oligarchs, and Russian banks and financial institutions, and extends Iran-related energy and weapons sanctions.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 authorizing Russia-related sanctions and potential tariffs on major Russian energy purchasers.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The bill was passed by the House earlier in the week and by the Senate in August, and Trump signed it into law.
Sources (13):
Al Jazeera,
Bloomberg,
Brussels Signal,
CBS News,
Deutsche Welle,
Financial Times,
France 24,
Japan Times,
Nikkei Asia,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
The Hindu,
Times of India
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