Massive Tariffs on Goods from Countries Importing Iranian Oil.
This law introduces drastic duty increases, set at a minimum of 500%, on all goods and services imported into the US from countries that purchase crude oil or petroleum products from Iran. The goal is to cut off Iran's oil revenue, which Congress claims funds terrorism. For citizens, this means a potential rise in the cost of many imported products if major supplier countries are targeted by these new, high fees.
Key points
500%+ Tariffs: Imposes a minimum duty rate of 500% on all imported goods and services from countries trading in Iranian oil.
Consumer Price Impact: Citizens may face higher prices for imported products from sanctioned countries, potentially affecting a wide range of everyday items.
Objective: To reduce Iran's revenue used to finance terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4761
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Process start date: 2024-07-24