Overview

• Graham will amend his sanctions bill to exempt nations that provide military or economic support to Ukraine from a proposed 500% tariff on Russian exports.
• The legislation has more than 80 Senate co-sponsors, potentially securing a veto-proof threshold.
• He has briefed President Trump on the amendments, but the president has yet to endorse the changes publicly.
• Carveouts aim to protect European states still importing Russian gas and could incentivize India and China to increase their support for Kyiv.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated the chamber could vote on the sanctions package this month.