Should Congress Impose Sweeping New Sanctions and Tariffs on Russia?
The bill would impose new sanctions and tariffs on Russia and its energy buyers. Supporters cite pressure on Russia; opponents cite economic and diplomatic costs. Where do you land?
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The case for
Tough sanctions and tariffs would increase economic pressure on Russia and its trading partners.
Source: Atlantic Council →The case against
Broad sanctions could raise global energy prices and strain relations with countries that buy Russian oil.
Source: Cato Institute →My Democracy doesn’t take a side — you choose your position below, and your message carries it. Sources represent one organization on each side; they don’t reflect My Democracy’s position.
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S. 5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026What it does
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia.For example, under the bill, the President must impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on specified persons (individuals and entities) such as the Russian president, certain Russian military commanders, and any foreign person that knowingly provides goods or services relating to Russia's defense industrial base;increase the rate of duty on all goods imported into the United States from Russia to a rate of up to 500% ad valorem (i.e., re
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jul 16, 2026)
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