US Senator: Trump Backs 500% Tariff Hike on Russia
According to webangah News Agency, U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated in an interview with ABC News that Donald Trump supports a new sanctions bill targeting Russia and countries purchasing its energy resources. The legislation will be voted on in Congress after the July recess.
Graham described this growth as a “major achievement,” revealing that the proposed bill would impose a 500% tariff on imports from nations buying russian energy.”If a country purchases from Russia without aiding Ukraine, their goods will face 500% tariffs when entering the U.S.,” he emphasized.
The senator asserted that the primary goal is to cripple Russia’s war revenue, noting that China and India currently buy over 70% of Russian oil. “These countries are financing Putin’s war machine,and this must stop,” Graham said.
A congressional vote is expected after the recess concludes on July 7. Graham expressed confidence that Trump would sign the bill if approved: “We’re on the right path, but our ultimate objective is forcing Putin to negotiate.”
