Economics
Senators Propose Stronger U.S. Sanctions Against Russia
- Crapo, Brown say bill targets mining, metal, railway sectors
- Measure would codify, strengthen sanctions in executive orders
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Bipartisan leaders of the Senate Banking Committee announced a plan Wednesday to strengthen sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine and Syria, as well as internet intrusions in the U.S.
The proposal is a signal that some in Congress intend to push back on the Trump administration’s moves to explore an improvement in relations with Moscow.