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United States President Donald Trump has signed into law the Lindsey O. Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Act of 2026. The White House announced that the legislation, designated as H.R. 5334, authorizes the expansion of existing sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions against Russia, while also extending current sanctions against Iran.
The legislation grants the U.S. president significant discretionary authority regarding the implementation of secondary tariffs. Under the new law, the president may determine the timing and scale of these tariffs and grant exemptions to specific countries without requiring prior approval from Congress. The act also provides a mechanism for the president to lift these measures if specific conditions are met, particularly those involving the signing of a peace agreement regarding the conflict in Ukraine and the cessation of hostilities.
The law introduces substantial economic measures, including the potential for additional tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports from countries identified as major purchasers of Russian oil and gas that continue to maintain those trade relationships. Furthermore, the legislation establishes tariffs of up to 500 percent on goods imported directly from Russia into the United States.
The initiative, which was originally proposed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, received approval from both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives prior to being signed by the president on Friday, September 18, 2026.
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