Democratic opposition over Trump tariffs complicates Russian sanctions push

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Democratic lawmakers expressed concern that a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine could grant President Trump excessive tariff powers. The Sanctioning Russia Act 2026 was criticized for including a 'Trojan horse' provision related to tariff authorities.

A trio of Democrats are raising alarm that a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine gives President Trump unacceptable tariff authorities. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the Sanctioning Russia Act 2026, released Tuesday, amounts to a “Trojan horse for tariff authorities…