Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

September 18, 2026 / 6:01 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham

TL;DR

  • President Trump signed a sweeping bill sanctioning Russia and threatening tariffs on its largest energy customers.
  • The bill, named the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, allows tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas.
  • Sanctions are imposed on Vladimir Putin, Russian government officials, oligarchs, and financial institutions.
  • The legislation extends sanctions on Iran's energy and weapons sectors.
  • China and India are identified as the countries most impacted by the bill due to their large purchases of Russian crude oil.
  • The bill was championed by the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.