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Lindsey O. Graham Act Enhances Sanctions on Russia and Iran

Lindsey O. Graham Act Enhances Sanctions on Russia and Iran

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ThreatCluster •September 30, 2026 at 21:38 UTC
  • •The Lindsey O. Graham Act enhances U.S. sanctions against Russia and Iran.
  • •It allows tariffs of up to 100% on significant purchasers of Russian energy.
  • •The Act aims to restore economic pressure on Russia amid its ongoing war efforts.

On September 18, 2026, President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which strengthens U.S. sanctions against Russia and extends the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031. The Act allows for new tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing significant volumes of Russian energy and codifies existing restrictions. Congressional support was strong, with the House passing the Act by a vote of 262–159 and the Senate by 86–11. The Act aims to counteract Russia's energy profits amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges in Russia. Implementation of the Act will be crucial for its effectiveness, as it requires the executive branch to actively enforce the new measures. President Trump emphasized the potential use of these new tariff authorities in his speech at the UN General Assembly on September 22, 2026.

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2026-09-18
Graham Act signed into law
President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, enhancing sanctions and tariffs against Russia.
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2026-09-22
Trump addresses UN on new tariff authorities
In a speech, President Trump stated the Act provides him with significant tariff authorities to counter Russian energy profits.
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What does the Graham Act entail?
The Graham Act enhances sanctions against Russia and Iran, allowing tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy.
How will this affect U.S. relations with other countries?
The new tariffs may strain U.S. economic relations with countries heavily reliant on Russian energy, particularly China and India.
What is the timeline for implementing these sanctions?
The Act requires the president to determine covered countries and implement tariffs within 30 days of enactment.