Trump signs Russia sanctions law targeting oil buyers and shadow fleet
- Trump has signed a new Russia sanctions law allowing tariffs of up to 100% on leading importers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India
- The legislation expands sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, exposing vessel owners, insurers and port operators to new enforcement risks
- Beijing has condemned the measure as an illegal unilateral sanction, raising the prospect of fresh trade tensions alongside tougher sanctions enforcement
New US legislation gives Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on big buyers of Russian energy and expands sanctions targeting Moscow’s shadow fleet, raising fresh risks for shipping, energy trade and maritime services
