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Russia Sanctions And Tariffs: What Businesses Need To Know About The Graham Act
President Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, introducing sweeping new tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian energy and up to 500% on Russian-origin goods. The legislation also codifies existing executive order sanctions into statute, requiring congressional action to lift restrictions and creating mandatory secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions transacting with designated Russian banks. Companies face immediate compliance challenge
Russian Federation International
BT
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Sanctions Tracker: UK Round-up, Including New Sanctions Legislation
The UK has introduced sweeping changes to its sanctions framework through new Russia-related designations and comprehensive legislative amendments affecting multiple regimes. These developments include expanded end-use controls, revised licensing grounds, and updated reporting thresholds that fundamentally alter compliance obligations for businesses operating in sanctioned sectors.
Global International
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Russia Sanctions And Tariffs: What Businesses Need To Know About The Graham Act
President Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, introducing sweeping new tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian energy and up to 500% on Russian-origin goods. The legislation also codifies existing executive order sanctions into statute, requiring congressional action to lift restrictions and creating mandatory secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions transacting with designated Russian banks. Companies face immediate compliance challenge
Russian Federation International
BT
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Sanctions Tracker: UK Round-up, Including New Sanctions Legislation
The UK has introduced sweeping changes to its sanctions framework through new Russia-related designations and comprehensive legislative amendments affecting multiple regimes. These developments include expanded end-use controls, revised licensing grounds, and updated reporting thresholds that fundamentally alter compliance obligations for businesses operating in sanctioned sectors.
Global International
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Russian Court Upholds LCIA Arbitration Clause In VTB v JP Morgan
A Russian commercial court's decision to uphold an LCIA arbitration clause in a dispute between VTB Bank and JP Morgan Chase marks an unusual departure from recent trends where Russian courts have asserted jurisdiction over sanctioned parties. The case raises questions about whether this signals a shift in approach or simply reflects the specific procedural circumstances where VTB chose not to contest the jurisdictional application after losing its English appeal against an anti-suit injunction.
Russian Federation Litigation
BL
Barnes Law
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Russia Sanctions And Tariffs: What Businesses Need To Know About The Graham Act
President Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, introducing sweeping new tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian energy and up to 500% on Russian-origin goods. The legislation also codifies existing executive order sanctions into statute, requiring congressional action to lift restrictions and creating mandatory secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions transacting with designated Russian banks. Companies face immediate compliance challenge
Russian Federation International
BT
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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