According to Bloomberg, the delay was caused by lawmakers' concerns that the document would expand President Donald Trump's powers to impose tariffs and provoke an increase in oil and gasoline prices. The document, proposed in memory of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, grants the head of state the right to impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including China, India, and Turkey. However, the initiative has raised alarm among both Democrats and Republicans. Critics fear that the law would give the White House additional legal grounds for a significant increase in tariffs. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed doubt that the document would be brought to a vote anytime soon, citing the busy schedule of Congress and resistance from leading Democrats. Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast also noted that the sanctions could force key importers to seek alternative suppliers, which would inevitably affect fuel prices in the domestic market ahead of the elections. The situation is complicated by pressure from major American business associations and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Retail and large industrial representatives have warned Congress about the risks of unintended consequences for global trade and consumers, urging a careful review of the controversial provisions of the bill.
