Trump signs Lindsey Graham Russia–Iran sanctions bill into law
President Trump on Friday signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, two days after the House’s 262–159 vote, unlocking broad energy, defense, shadow-fleet, and tariff authorities. Coverage continues to develop. Officials urged caution on unverified claims.
President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, the White House said, two days after the House passed the package 262–159 and following an 86–11 Senate vote in August.
The legislation targets Russia’s energy and defense industries and its sanctions-evading “shadow fleet,” and grants the president significant new power to levy steep tariffs—described in analyses as up to 100%—on countries facilitating Russian sanctions evasion. Iran-related provisions were added during negotiations after Trump pushed to broaden the bill.
Named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died in July, the Act drew bipartisan support but also warnings that tariff authorities could spark wider trade conflicts. The Kremlin had said Thursday that signing would complicate Ukraine peace efforts.
Wires agree on the Friday signing and core authorities; markets and allies will now watch which tariff targets Trump picks first. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps. Officials and independent outlets continue updating confirmed details as they become available. Readers should treat casualty figures, market closes, and diplomatic claims as provisional until primary agencies publish final tallies. NewsHabit’s both-sides notes below flag where major accounts agree and where they still diverge on motive, legality, or next steps.
Where outlets agree Major outlets agree Trump signed the Graham-named Russia/Iran sanctions and tariff law on Sept. 18.
Where they differ Allies worry about secondary tariff use; sponsors call the tools essential leverage.