Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill With New Tariff Powers

In September 2026, US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia. The law gives the US president broad new powers to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that buy Russian oil and gas, and it is intended to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

The bill puts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a difficult position, because India is a major buyer of Russian energy and could face these tariffs. India's government said the measures could affect its ties with the United States and the global energy market. The bill also gives Ukraine new leverage in its dealings with Russia, though questions remain about how strictly the sanctions will be enforced.