Congress on Thursday voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil.
Driving the news: President Biden is expected to sign the measures, which the Senate passed 100-0.
- The trade bill also revokes Belarus’ trade operations with the U.S.
The big picture: Biden last month also signed an executive order banning the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal to the United States.
What they’re saying: “Now, I wish this could have happened sooner, but after weeks of talks with the other side, it’s important that we have found a path forward,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said, AP reports.
- “No nation whose military is committing war crimes deserves free trade status with the United States.”
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Congress on Thursday voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil.Driving the news: President Biden is expected to sign the measures, which the Senate passed 100-0.The trade bill also revokes Belarus’ trade operations with the U.S.The big picture: Biden last month also signed an executive order banning the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal to the United States.What they’re saying: “Now, I wish this could have happened sooner, but after weeks of talks with the other side, it’s important that we have found a path forward,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said, AP reports.”No nation whose military is committing war crimes deserves free trade status with the United States.”Go deeper: U.S. moves to end normal trade relations with Russia