US discusses new bill on sanctions against buyers of Russian energy resources
American lawmakers are considering a new initiative that could significantly impact international energy trade. Senator Lindsey Graham has introduced a bill aimed at restricting the purchase of Russian oil and natural gas by other countries.
According to the proposed measures, the US President would be granted the authority to impose high customs duties on goods from states that continue to purchase Russian energy resources. The rate of such duties could reach 500%. According to the authors of the bill, this is intended to serve as an additional tool of economic pressure.
Donald Trump has already supported the initiative. Proponents of the bill argue that such stringent measures are designed to reduce Russia's revenue from oil and gas exports. At the same time, experts note that the implementation of such plans could lead to serious changes in the global economy and trade relations between countries.
At the moment, the bill is under discussion in the US Congress. A final decision on this issue has not yet been made, and further developments will depend on the results of the vote and the position of the American administration.