A new legislative proposal in the US Congress, the Sanctioning Russia Act, seeks to empower the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on Russian energy exports.
The bill, currently under review, represents a significant escalation in potential punitive measures against Moscow’s energy sector, moving beyond the negotiated frameworks seen in recent bipartisan efforts.
The proposed authority would allow for unilateral executive action, bypassing the need for further congressional approval on specific tariff levels.
This mechanism stands in contrast to a revised sanctions bill introduced earlier by a group of US senators, which notably reduced proposed tariffs on major purchasers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India.
That earlier legislation aimed to balance pressure on Russia with the economic realities of global energy buyers.
The introduction of the Sanctioning Russia Act adds a layer of uncertainty to the ongoing debate over US energy policy toward Russia.