U.S. Senate introduces bill proposing 500% tariff on countries buying Russian oil

This was reported by The Washington Times.

The bill was authored by Senators Lindsey Graham (Republican) and Richard Blumenthal (Democrat). Among the 50 co-sponsors, there is an equal number of representatives from both parties, indicating broad bipartisan support.

"The dominating view in the United States Senate is that Russia is the aggressor, and that this horrific war and Putin’s aggression must end now and be deterred in the future," the senators said in a joint statement.

The document includes both primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and those who support its aggression against Ukraine. These restrictions would be imposed if peace talks collapse or if Russia violates any agreements.

In particular, the proposed sanctions could provide Ukraine with additional protection against a future Russian invasion, aligning with the position of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The bill also expresses hope that in 2025, President Trump and his administration will be able to bring an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine and ensure its future as a free and democratic state.

"These sanctions against Russia are at the ready and will receive overwhelming bipartisan, bicameral support if presented to the Senate and House for a vote," the bill’s authors stated.

• American leader Donald Trump was “very angry” and “pissed off” when Russian leader Vladimir Putin questioned the authority of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the U.S. president, such statements are “not going in the right location.”
• On March 31, Trump said he was "displeased" with the statements of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
• The same day, Donald Trump announced his upcoming trips to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, which will take place in the near future.
• On April 1, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump was disappointed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Fox News reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is disappointed with the actions of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and believes that he is stalling for time in negotiating a full ceasefire in Ukraine.