Implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
What happened
Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14436 under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The order details potential duty increases, including a 500 percent duty on goods from the Russian Federation and 100 percent duties on certain oil importers and evasion facilitators. However, the order officially waives the application of these duties and listed statutory sanctions after submitting a national interest certification to Congress.
Why it matters
The immediate enforcement of new tariffs and sanctions under the Graham Act is paused due to presidential waivers. Meanwhile, the United States Trade Representative and cabinet secretaries must actively monitor Russian energy sales and sanctions evasion to advise on future action.
Who it affects
- ›Importers of goods originating from the Russian Federation
- ›Top five foreign buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas
- ›Top five countries facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion
- ›Federal trade, energy, state, and treasury monitoring officials
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