- Trump signed the Russia sanctions bill on Friday, giving the US president authority to raise tariffs on Russia's largest energy buyers.
- The law permits 100% levies on Moscow's top energy buyers, opening China and India to potential US tariffs.
- The signing lands days ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
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“U.S. President Donald Trump signed a sanctions bill Friday that gives him the authority to raise tariffs on Russia's largest energy buyers, including China and India, just days ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.”
“Law gives US leader authority to impose 100% levies on Moscow's top energy buyers”