Tough road for Trump: Why sanctions Bill for tariffs on Russian oil buyers may fail House test

A Russia sanctions bill pushed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces growing resistance in Congress over provisions granting Trump tariff powers.

The legislation would authorize up to 100% tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or natural gas and countries enabling sanctions evasion.

Lawmakers from both parties and industry trade groups object to the tariff section, with potential targets likely including China, India, and certain European nations.

The bill renews Iran energy and weapons sanctions for five years and grants Trump authority to waive Russia-related sanctions for national security reasons.

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's reciprocal tariffs in February, making the bill's tariff provisions an alternative legal authority for trade measures.