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Trump signs Ukraine war sanctions bill that threatens up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or gas, with some exceptions

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Trump signs Ukraine war sanctions bill that threatens up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or gas, with some exceptionsWorldPing
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What happened

It’s meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:16:16 UTC.

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  1. Trump signs bill imposing sanctions on Russia and giving him more power to levy tariffs

  2. Trump signs Ukraine war sanctions bill that threatens up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or gas, with some exceptions

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