Some Republicans privately fear Russia sanctions bill will give Trump too much power on tariffs | CNN Politics

cnn.com·Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris·2026-09-16T20:32:25.685Z
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Congress passed a Russia sanctions bill that aims to punish Russian leaders and support Ukraine, but some lawmakers are worried it gives President Trump too much power to impose steep tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, which could hurt the U.S. economy. The article highlights bipartisan support for the bill while raising concerns about its potential economic impact and the expansion of presidential authority.

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