U.S. Congress approves new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia

A bill on sanctions against Russia, which was originally introduced by Lindsey Graham in April 2025, was passed by the House of Representatives overnight into Thursday. Photo: Roberto Schmidt/Ritzau Scanpix

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a package of sanctions and tariffs aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia, according to Reuters. The House voted 262-159 in favor of the bill. The Senate, the other chamber of Congress, approved it in August, meaning it will now go to President Donald Trump. Trump has previously […]


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