U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for modifications to a Senate…

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for modifications to a Senate bill on stringent sanctions against Russia and Iran, demanding the inclusion of tariff mechanisms targeting buyers of Iranian oil similar to those applied to Russian energy exports. This move has sparked concern among Democrats, who fear it grants excessive presidential power over tariffs and could delay or derail the bill's passage.

Consensus

The U.S. Senate has reached a compromise on a bill proposing stringent sanctions against Russia and Iran.
The bill grants the U.S. President authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods imported into the U.S.
The bill allows for additional 100% tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas, as well as countries aiding Russia in circumventing energy sanctions.
The bill includes provisions to extend existing sanctions against Iran for five years.
President Donald Trump has requested that the bill include tariff mechanisms targeting buyers of Iranian oil, similar to those applied to Russian energy exports.
The bill is expected to face significant challenges in the House of Representatives, where Democrats are critical of the broad presidential powers it grants.
The bill's passage is delayed until at least September due to congressional recess and potential need for revisions.
The bill was originally initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Points of divergence

The bill was recently agreed upon in a compromise version in the Senate. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
The Senate voted on the bill with 86 in favor and 12 against during a procedural vote. — tg_theinsider
The procedural vote on the bill is scheduled for Tuesday evening. — tvrain
The dispute centers around Section 113 of the bill, which grants the President authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on goods from countries actively purchasing Russian oil, gas, and uranium. — kommerant
Trump insists the bill should not be limited to extending sanctions against Iran and demands inclusion of tariffs on Iranian oil buyers. — vesti

Coverage (20 sources)

Trump planned to change Senator Graham's draft of anti-Russian sanctions — Вести
Politico: Trump plans to change law on 'hellish sanctions' against Russia — The Moscow Times
Legislation on new sanctions against Russia and Iran may trigger Democratic objections in the US Congress, Politico reports — ТАСС (Telegram)
Bogdanov: having a red button for sanctions at hand - in the style of Trump — Вести
Politico: Many members of the US Democratic Party do not support new sanctions against Russia — Вести
Trump requested additional amendments to the bill on sanctions against Russia — Интерфакс
Anti-Russian sanctions bill does Russian Federation embassy in Washington say it is a bearish service to the Trump administration — ТАСС (Telegram)
US Senate votes on sanctions bill against Russia; critics fear Trump could impose tariffs — The Insider
Professor Simonov calls new US sanctions against Russia another 'scare tactic' — Вести
US Senators Agree to Vote on New Hard-Hitting Sanctions Against Russia — Дождь
US Senators Agree on Bill for 'Infernal Sanctions' Against Russia and Iran — ЭХО / Новости
Bipartisan group of US senators agreed on amendments to new sanctions against Russia — Интерфакс
US Senators Reach Agreement on Sanctions Bill Against Russia — Вести
Russian Foreign Ministry warns that new US sanctions bill could complicate efforts to stabilize relations — Интерфакс
NYT: New package of US sanctions held up in Congress — Коммерсантъ
NYT: Passage of US Sanctions Bill Against Russia Faces Threat — Вечерняя Москва
US Congress consideration of a bill to tighten sanctions against Russia does not mean it will be passed — ТАСС (Telegram)
Senate Republican Leader Suggests Timing for US Sanctions Against Russia — Вести
US Senators Add Measures Against Iran to Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia — Интерфакс
Trump Supports New Sanctions Against Russia — Коммерсантъ

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for modifications to a Senate…

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