House Stalls on Russia Sanctions Package Amid Tariff Authority Concerns
A sanctions package targeting Russia, which previously passed the Senate with bipartisan support, has stalled in the House of Representatives. The delay is primarily due to concerns among House Democrats regarding language within the bill that would grant the president expanded authority to impose targeted tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil or gas. While House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., acknowledged a broad consensus for sanctioning Russia, he noted "a couple of pockets of concern" about the bill. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., expressed "serious concerns" about the legislation, particularly the potential for an expansion of tariff powers for President Trump, who has already tested the limits of such authority during his second term. The House has a limited legislative schedule before the midterms, making the passage of this bill uncertain.
