Trump could use the bill's new tariff authority against US allies like the EU, not just Russia's energy buyers.
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acknowledged Democratic criticism that tariffs could be used aggressively on smaller U.S. allies, but said it was time to deliver a resounding message to the Kremlin
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“when Donald Trump hits our allies with new tariffs and waives sanctions on Russia, the propaganda victory for Putin will be lasting, and the damage will be embedded in U.S. law.”
“There is no guarantee in this legislation that the president could not use these tariffs against Ukraine if he decided to do so.”