The bill on “hellish sanctions” against Russia may be frozen until the elections to the US Congress
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A bill on “hellish sanctions” against Russia could be delayed until the November midterm elections in the US Congress due to legislators' concerns about President Trump's expansion of tariff powers and a potential rise in oil prices, Bloomberg reports.
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The bill on “hellish sanctions” against Russia is being discussed in the context of escalating tensions between the US and Russia, with an emphasis on economic pressure measures.
The bill on “hellish sanctions” against Russia may be frozen until the midterm elections to the US Congress in November. Bloomberg reports this.
As the agency explains, this is due to congressmen’s concerns about the consequences of approving the bill. They are concerned that the document will expand the tariff powers of US President Donald Trump and provoke a further rise in oil prices.
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The bill on hellish sanctions against Russia will be adopted after the November congressional elections
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Open Questions
- What exactly are the measures included in the “hell sanctions” bill?
- How exactly would the bill expand President Trump's tariff powers?
- What is the likelihood of the bill being passed after the elections?
