Following Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing, the White House has reportedly approved a revised bill that introduces targeted sanctions and new tariffs on countries importing Russian oil to pressure Moscow.<\/p>\n
A draft bill authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham proposes fresh sanctions against Russia and tariffs on goods from nations purchasing Russian oil. During a visit to Kyiv on Friday, Graham confirmed that the White House had cleared the revised version of the legislation.<\/p>\n
The original proposal, introduced last April, had secured support from over 80 senators but remained stalled due to White House opposition. Following Graham’s death on Saturday, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley urged an immediate vote as a tribute to his colleague.<\/p>\n
While the new text remains unpublished, reports indicate the potential tariff ceiling will be reduced from 500 percent to 100 percent, with application limited to the five largest purchasers of Russian resources. The bill also expands presidential authority to grant exemptions and enables further sanctions on Russia\u2019s energy, mining, and financial sectors.<\/p>\n
In contrast, a separate version passed by the House of Representatives in May mandates presidential sanctions without new tariff provisions, while including an $8 billion loan package for military equipment for Ukraine and its NATO neighbors. The Senate has yet to review that specific project.<\/p>\n
Lindsey Graham, a 71-year-old Republican who represented South Carolina in the Senate since 2003, passed away on Saturday. A former critic turned ally of Donald Trump, he was a prominent figure in international affairs and a staunch advocate for Ukraine and hardline policies against Russia.<\/p>\n
Graham\u2019s final visit to Kyiv included meetings with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss further sanctions and military aid. Beyond his focus on Russia, he was a vocal critic of Iran and a steadfast supporter of Israel throughout his career, including during recent conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.<\/p>\n
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