Biden signs sanctions bills targeting Russian oil and trade with Russia and Belarus

President Joe Biden on Friday signed two bills levying further sanctions on Russia and Belarus, the White House announced.

According to CNN, one bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, punishing the countries by paving the way for higher tariffs on imports from them. The other prohibits energy imports from Russia, including oil, coal and natural gas.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki had made clear on Thursday that Biden would sign the bills, saying the sanctions were "something the President supports" and "had called for."

The Senate unanimously passed the two measures Thursday morning. While the House voted overwhelmingly to pass the legislation, the bills faced more opposition there.