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Donald Trump signs law for 'noble sanctions' against Russia

President Trump has signed a law expanding sanctions against Russia, which also extends measures against Iran.

19 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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President Donald Trump has signed a new law referred to as 'noble sanctions' against Russia. This was confirmed by information from the White House.

The law significantly expands existing sanctions against Russia and allows the US President the ability to impose tariffs of up to 100% on goods from countries that are among the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas or assist Moscow in circumventing energy sanctions.

A central component of the enacted law includes additional restrictions that affect various areas of trade, including high tariffs on Russian imports.

In addition to measures against Russia, the law also includes an extension of American sanctions against Iran, underscoring the international dimension of the new regulations. This has been highlighted in several reports.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly thanked Trump for signing the law and pointed to the late Senator Lindsey Graham's role in the development of the legislation. Zelensky's gratitude underscores the international support perceived for Ukraine from the US.

However, the exact modalities and future implementation of the sanctions remain unclear, which could fuel speculation and discussions about their impact on the geopolitical situation. This has been addressed by various media outlets discussing the current situation.

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