Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia

Democratic lawmakers expressed concern that a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia could grant President Trump expanded powers to impose trade measures, potentially affecting tariff and trade policy for India, Japan, and parts of the EU. The proposed tariff authority introduces uncertainty for cross-border supply chains tied to those countries.

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Democratic lawmakers expressed concern that a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia could grant President Trump expanded powers to impose trade measures, potentially affecting tariff and trade policy for India, Japan, and parts of the EU. The proposed tariff authority introduces uncertainty for cross-border supply chains tied to those countries.