Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Law With Tariff Power Up to 100%

Trump signs H.R. 5334 into law

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, into law Friday, the White House announced. The signature converts a congressional sanctions package into federal law and gives the administration new economic tools aimed at Russia and buyers of Russian energy.

Fifty-eight Democrats joined 203 Republicans in support. Democratic leaders and 152 members of their caucus opposed the measure, as did seven Republicans. The Senate approved the package 86–11 in August.

The signature settles the measure's legal status, but it does not mean every maximum tariff took effect Friday. Several provisions leave country determinations, tariff rates, exceptions, waivers and enforcement steps to the executive branch.

The bill targets Russian officials, banks, industries and the shadow fleet

The new law imposes or expands sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions, energy and defense interests, and vessels used to move oil while evading existing restrictions. Supporters say the goal is to reduce revenue sustaining Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The House Ways and Means Committee says the measure also directs tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods and authorizes duties ranging from above zero to 100% on goods from countries that knowingly purchase Russian-origin oil or gas or rank among the largest buyers.

The same tariff range could apply to leading jurisdictions that facilitate Russian oil-sanctions evasion. The U.S. trade representative would reevaluate covered countries every 180 days, according to the committee's description.

Up to 100% does not mean a blanket 100% tariff begins immediately

The law's ceiling is not the same as an automatic across-the-board rate. The president would receive substantial discretion over tariff levels and implementation, and the legislation includes exceptions for certain countries reducing their reliance on Russian energy.

Supporters argue the threat can force major buyers—especially China and India—to choose between Russian energy and access to the U.S. market. Critics warn that tariffs could also hit allies and raise prices paid by American importers and consumers.

It would therefore be inaccurate to report that every good from China, India or another country is already subject to a new 100% tariff. Trump has signed the law, but no reviewed source confirms that the administration has announced a complete country-by-country tariff schedule under it.

Democrats split over Ukraine support and presidential power

Many Democrats support stronger pressure on Moscow but opposed the bill's broad tariff powers and national-interest waiver. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries argued that the package gives Trump excessive discretion and may not guarantee sanctions that meaningfully harm Russia.

Other Democrats joined Republicans, saying Congress should act despite an imperfect package. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged passage, and supporters described the vote as a signal that the United States has not abandoned Ukraine.

The dispute is not simply a vote for or against Ukraine. It also concerns who controls tariff policy, how much room a president should have to waive sanctions and who bears the cost if duties raise import prices.

The package also extends Iran sanctions and includes an educator tax provision

The legislation extends the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031, a provision added as supporters worked to secure Trump's backing. That extension continues an existing sanctions framework; it is separate from the bill's new Russia-related authorities.

The package also expands the federal educator-expense deduction to eligible early-childhood educators. The House Ways and Means Committee says qualifying workers could deduct up to $350 in out-of-pocket professional expenses even if they take the standard deduction.

Those provisions matter because the measure is broader than its Russia-focused title. Readers should not treat the House vote as a single immediate tariff order or as a new military commitment to Ukraine.

The law is signed; implementation comes next

H.R. 5334 is now federal law. The administration's country determinations, tariff rates, sanctions designations, exceptions and waivers will decide how aggressively the new powers are used and which trading partners face additional costs.

The signature does not end Russia's war, guarantee negotiations or automatically stop Russian energy sales. It gives Washington additional economic tools whose real effect depends on enforcement, foreign responses and whether targeted buyers change their behavior.

What’s the Scoop With Broach will update this report when the administration announces specific tariff rates, sanctions designations or waivers under the law.

About the image

The accompanying photograph is an authentic public-domain image of the west front of the United States Capitol, made available by the Architect of the Capitol through Wikimedia Commons.

It is used as editorial context for congressional action. It does not depict Wednesday's vote, any named lawmaker, Russia, Ukraine, an oil shipment, a sanctions target or a tariff decision.