Statement: US Senators Threaten 500% Tariffs on Countries Buying Oil from Russia
Fifty US senators said on Tuesday that they were prepared to vote for tougher sanctions if Moscow refused to participate in peace talks with Ukraine. These sanctions include a 500% tariff on countries purchasing Russian oil, natural gas, and uranium.
In a joint statement, the senators noted: "These sanctions will be implemented if Russia refuses to engage in durable peace negotiations with Ukraine in good faith or takes other actions undermining Ukraine's sovereignty after a peace deal, including military invasion. The legislation also imposes a 500% tariff on imports from countries purchasing Russian oil, natural gas, uranium, and other products."
The senators include members of both the ruling Republican Party and the Democratic Party. The bill is led by Senator Lindsey Graham of the Republican Party, who has been listed as a terrorist and extremist by Russia.
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