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The US House of Representatives has backed, in a procedural vote, a bill that would allow US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian energy products and expand existing sanctions against Iran.
"Operative Information Center-OMM" reports, citing The Hill.
A total of 214 lawmakers voted in favor of the bill, while 211 voted against it.
The vote cleared the way for a final vote on the legislation, which was expected to take place today.
The House Rules Committee approved the bill on Aug. 14. The measure was principally authored by the late US Senator Lindsey Graham. The US Senate approved the bill on Aug. 7.
If the House passes the measure, it will be sent to US President Donald Trump for signing.
The bill proposes restrictive measures against Russia's political and military leadership, as well as state-owned companies, and secondary sanctions against the country's trading partners.
Under the measure, the United States could impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that are major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The bill also includes provisions to tighten sanctions against Iran.
Secondary sanctions are designed to put pressure on companies and countries that continue certain transactions with a sanctioned state, although they are not directly subject to the initial restrictions. The measure would require further legislative and executive action before any tariffs or sanctions could take effect.
