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Russia Sanctions Bill Passes House, Setting Up Possible 100% Tariffs on 15 Countries; September Set to Be Busiest Import Month on Record for TPEB

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The House passed a bill enabling up to 100% tariffs on 15 countries tied to Russian oil trade and sanctions evasion, CAPE Phase 3 restarts Oct. 6, and September is on pace to be the busiest U.S. import month on record for TPEB.


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