U.S. House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia
STORY: U.S. House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia
DATELINE: March 18, 2022
LENGTH: 0:01:06
LOCATION: Washington D.C.
CATEGORY: POLITICS
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1. various of the vote
2. various of the White House
STORYLINE:
U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, paving the way for the U.S. government to impose higher tariffs on Russian goods.
The lower chamber approved the measure by vote of 424-8, with a few Republicans voting against, sending the legislation to the Senate.
The House vote came just a few days after U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the administration would revoke Russia's most-favored nation trade status amid the Ukraine crisis, along with Group of Seven (G7) countries and the European Union.
Biden also signed an executive order banning Russian seafood imports, as well as alcohol and certain diamonds.
In addition, it bans the sale of U.S. luxury goods to Russia, including high-end vehicles, luxury watches and t
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