Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law, enabling sweeping sanctions on Russia and granting him additional powers to impose tariffs on countries violating the embargo.
Key takeaway
Trump signs sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, with powers to impose tariffs on embargo violators.
- Step 1 · The triggerthe US enacts sweeping sanctions on Russia and Iran, restricting their access to US markets and financial systems
- Step 2 · Knock-onUK-based entities with Russian-linked trade or payment flows face compliance risk and potential contract disruption as US secondary sanctions extend extraterritorially
- Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs with Russian-linked suppliers or customers must increase due diligence, may lose contracts, or face payment delays as banks and partners tighten controls
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Source: The Guardian Business
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