US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Russia
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Due to the Ukraine conflict, Russia faces extreme tariffs plus sanctions. A 200% tariff on steel essentially bans it. Russian diamonds and energy imports are heavily restricted. Most Russian trade with the U.S. has effectively stopped.
Russia tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Steel & Aluminum | 200% | USTR / official |
| Energy | 35% | USTR / official |
| Diamonds | 35% | USTR / official |
| Metals & Minerals | 35% | USTR / official |
| Fertilizers | 35% | USTR / official |
Russia trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.1B Nearly zero after sanctions
- Frozen Assets in U.S. $38B Sanctioned & frozen reserves
Russia tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Russia?
Russia faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Steel & Aluminum seeing the highest sector rate at 200%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Russia sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Steel & Aluminum (200%), Energy (35%), Diamonds (35%).
What does Russia's tariff impact score mean?
28/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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