US tariff powers in Russia sanctions bill could lead back to global trade chaos
By Eliana Hubacker and Bradley Dress ( September 17, 2026, 22:51 GMT | Comment) -- US Congress handed President Donald Trump major new tariff powers after passing a controversial bill Wednesday to punish Russia, likely paving the way for the White House to threaten a number of countries in what could potentially be a return to last year's chaotic global trade war.US Congress handed President Donald Trump major new tariff powers after passing a controversial bill Wednesday to punish Russia, likely paving the way for the White House to threaten a number of countries in what could potentially be a return to last year's chaotic global trade war....
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