The Russia sanctions bill grants US President Donald Trump sweeping new tariff powers. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.

According to Reuters, the bill provides for strengthening sanctions measures against Russia and expanding mechanisms of trade and economic pressure for the Trump administration.

The bill increases the possibilities for pursuing economic measures against Russia by granting the president new tariff powers. This document is assessed as an important step in US policy toward Russia.

As the agency reports, the bill is aimed at giving Trump sweeping tariff powers. Additional details about the specific content of the document and the timing of its adoption have not yet been published.