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 national interest.
President Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanctions and tariffs on Russia that Congress passed last month, citing national interest. The Lindsey Graham Act, signed in September, was due to take effect on 18 October and targeted Russian officials, banks, the shadow fleet and allowed up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Trump said the waiver keeps Russia at the negotiating table for peace talks. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the move historic. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said easing pressure rewards Putin and encourages further attacks. [4] [5] [6]
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