Trump waives new Russia sanctions days before they take effect
AI-generated briefing · First published
President Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanctions and tariffs on Russia that Congress passed last month, citing US national interests.
President Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanctions and tariffs on Russia that Congress passed last month, citing US national interests. [1] [2] [3] [4] [6]
The Lindsey Graham Act, signed in September, targeted Russian officials, banks and the shadow fleet, and allowed up to 100% tariffs on top importers of Russian oil and gas. [2] [3] [4] [6]
The move follows a US deal to buy Russian diesel and drew bipartisan criticism from lawmakers and condemnation from Ukraine. [2] [3] [4] [6]
Russia called the waiver a historic moment; the European Council expressed regret. [3] [4] [5] [6]
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