Biden Hardens Russia Sanctions Against Possible Trump Reversal

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By Daniel Flatley

January 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM UTC

Updated on

January 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM UTC

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The Biden administration took action Wednesday to make it harder for President-elect Donald Trump to lift some sanctions on Russia, seeking to box-in the new administration days before it takes over.

The US Treasury Department announced it’s re-designating nearly 100 entities under an executive order that would require Trump to notify Congress if he attempts to lift the sanctions, which risks triggering a vote of disapproval in both chambers.