Trump signed a law on new anti-Russian sanctions with the possibility of duties up to 500%
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump signed a law allowing for additional tariffs of up to 100% on goods from the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas and up to 500% on Russian goods imported into the US.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said a decision on whether to take action could be delayed until the end of the 30-day period as Trump continues to work to end the Ukraine conflict.
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Why It Matters
US President Donald Trump signed a law on anti-Russian sanctions, providing for the introduction of additional duties on goods from countries that are the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, as well as on Russian goods imported into the United States. The law established a 30-day period for taking some measures.
US President Donald Trump signed a new anti-Russian sanctions law that allows him to impose additional duties on goods from countries that are the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, as well as on Russian goods imported into the United States.
The law sets a period of 30 days for taking part of the provided measures, however, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, the American authorities may not decide to introduce new anti-Russian sanctions until the end of this period.
The US Energy Secretary said Trump is “working continuously” to end the Ukrainian conflict and is in ongoing dialogue with both sides.
WASHINGTON, October 4 - RIA Novosti. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that US authorities may not decide to introduce new anti-Russian sanctions until the end of the period specified in the law signed by US President Donald Trump.
On September 19, Trump signed a new law on anti-Russian sanctions. The document allows him to impose additional duties of up to 100% on goods from countries that are among the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, as well as additional duties of up to 500% on Russian goods imported into the United States. The norm sets a period of 30 days for taking part of the provided measures.
“He (Trump - ed.) leaves every decision until the very end. He evaluates compromises,” Wright said in an interview with CBS, answering the question of whether the measures listed in the law will be adopted within the specified time frame.
Wright said Trump is “working continuously” to end the Ukrainian conflict.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The decision to introduce new anti-Russian sanctions will be made before the end of the 30-day period established by law
Possible · Within days
Trump will continue diplomatic efforts to end the Ukrainian conflict while considering sanctions measures
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Which countries will be among the top five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas?
- Will maximum duties of 100% and 500% be introduced or more lenient measures will be applied?
- How will exporting countries react to possible tariffs on their goods?
- How will this affect the negotiation process to end the Ukrainian conflict?
