Reported 14 days ago
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is preparing to bring a sanctions bill against countries trading with Russia to a vote, intending to exert economic pressure on President Vladimir Putin amid President Trump's upcoming meeting with him. The legislation, which has widespread bipartisan support, would grant Trump authority to impose significant tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy. Despite Trump's previous reluctance, frustrations over the ongoing war in Ukraine may lead him to support the bill. The House has a similar version, but a vote remains uncertain due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Source: YAHOO