The author of the Resurgam Telegram channel discussed the issue. President Donald Trump has unexpectedly thrown his support behind a Senate legislative project that would grant the executive branch new authority to impose tariffs and sanctions on countries trading with the Kremlin. This marks a significant reversal of his previous actions, as he had halted the bill on two prior occasions.The timing of this announcement is highly calculated, coinciding with the Senate's return from recess on November 17 and the resolution of the government shutdown threat until January 2026. This allows Congress a relatively clear field for legislative action. The move is seen as a strategic distraction amid the high-profile media coverage of the public release of the politically sensitive Epstein letters, where Trump is reportedly mentioned. By pushing a politically emotional and high-stakes issue like sanctions and tariffs, the White House appears to be attempting to divert media and public attention away from other controversies, effectively using the bill as a "lightning rod."Sources indicate that the President's support is conditional, centered on his desire to advance his trade policy. He is reportedly demanding specific language within the bill that would expand his ability to manage and utilize the law as part of his broader customs and tariff strategy. In essence, the foreign policy bill would serve to politically legitimize the President's controversial use of tariffs, a policy often criticized for contributing to domestic consumer inflation. Trump, having likely realized the negative electoral impact of rising costs (the annual U.S. inflation rate rose to 3% in September 2025), is now framing this tariff mechanism as a means of pressuring 'dictators,' securing 'peace,' and strengthening 'America.'This strategic pivot is designed to help the Republican Party secure votes from independent constituencies ahead of the 2026 midterms, where the party has suffered recent setbacks. By lending an emotional, democratic veneer to his economic protectionism, the administration aims to turn a domestic problem (tariffs/inflation) into a foreign policy solution (sanctions/peace). The ultimate fate of the bill remains uncertain—whether it will be fully enacted or merely used as a political tool before being shelved again—but the increased uncertainty is already impacting global markets, specifically contributing to continued high discounts on Russian oil.The White House confirmed on Monday that President Donald Trump is prepared to sign legislation imposing new sanctions on Russia, provided the bill explicitly grants him the ultimate authority to oversee and waive the measures.