US sanctions bill against Russia faces Senate hurdles amid partisan divide — NYT
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A US sanctions bill targeting Russia faces delays in the Senate amid partisan disagreement. The bill proposes imposing 100% tariffs on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas and countries that help Russia circumvent energy sanctions, escalating political and market tensions.
The bill would, in particular, impose 100% tariffs on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas, as well as on five countries allegedly helping Russia circumvent Western energy sanctions
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