Archive · 13 Jan 2026

Trump Revives Russia Oil Sanctions Bill

Trump Revives Russia Oil Sanctions Bill

The Russia Sanctions Bill is a law that the US Congress is thinking about.

It would let the US president put very high taxes (up to 500%) on things that countries buy from the US if those countries also buy oil from Russia.

This is to make Russia stop its war in Ukraine.

The bill was first talked about in April 2025 but didn't get much attention.

Now, President Trump supports it, which makes it more likely to pass.

If it becomes a law, it could hurt countries like India that buy Russian oil and sell things to the US.

It might also make India want to make a trade deal with the US faster.

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