The US Senate has decided to pause a bill that would impose 500% secondary tariffs on countries trading with Russia, according to Republican leader John Thune. The decision came as President Donald Trump signaled he might take his own sanctions against Russia, potentially making the Senate’s measure unnecessary. The legislation, co-authored by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, seeks to penalize nations importing oil, gas, uranium, and other goods from Russia. Thune emphasized that Congress would remain prepared to act if Trump’s measures prove insufficient, indicating a potential shift in the Senate’s approach to addressing Russia’s trade practices.
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