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 into law in September, targeted Russian officials, banks, the shadow fleet and allowed up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas. [2] [3] [4] [6]
The waiver follows Trump’s agreement to buy Russian diesel to lower energy prices ahead of November midterms. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy called the move a gift to Putin; Russia’s envoy hailed it as historic. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Bipartisan lawmakers condemned the decision, with Republican Senator Thom Tillis calling it “beyond irresponsible” and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren accusing Trump of enabling Putin. [2] [3] [6]
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DW Chinese · · Full text
- Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic'
France 24 English · · Excerpt
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