Tariffs as a Tool of Politics: What's at Stake in the Russia Sanctions Bill The bipartisan passage of the Lindsey O.
Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act has raised concerns among Democratic leaders that President Trump may abuse his newfound tariff powers to inflict economic harm on American families.
The bill, intended to economically isolate Russia, grants Trump sweeping authority over tariffs, which has ignited fears that he will use this power to escalate global tensions – and at a significant cost to the US public.