The US Sanctions Bill was passed by the US Congress, which is done only in exceptional cases.
US President Joe Biden signed the Law on Termination Imports of Russian Oil, which bans energy imports from the Russian Federation , and the Law on the Suspension of Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus, Voice of America.
Signed by the White House the laws provide for further strengthening of trade and human rights sanctions against the aggressor and his ally. These bills were passed by the US Congress the day before.
As a rule, various sanctions in the United States are imposed by the decision of the presidential administration. But in exceptional cases, such as depriving Russia of its most-favored-nation treatment, it is necessary to get the “good” of lawmakers, which has been done.
Recall the White House has previously announced sanctions on Russia's largest financial institutions and a number of people close to Putin.
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In addition, the EU has banned coal imports from Russia
