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diplomacyAug 1, 2026
US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against Europe
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A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike. Europeans have spent the last year and a half urging Washington to use its financial power to impose severe sanctions on Russia.
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- Jorge LiboreiroBy Jorge Liboreiro
A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike. Europeans have spent the last year and a half urging Washington to use its financial power to impose severe sanctions on Russia. They …
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