U.S. Congress Bans Imports Of Russian Crude Oil

The United States Congress voted to ban the import of Russian crude oil, and to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, as the United States moves to increase its pressure on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. The bill to ban imports of Russian oil passed 100-0 in the Senate and 413-9 in the House, and will now head to the President for signing.

The bill prohibits U.S. imports of crude, gas, coal, crude products, or any other energy products from Russia. President Joe Biden already banned imports of Russian crude oil into the United States…