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.
US President Donald Trump waived sanctions, restrictions and tariffs on Russia in an executive order on Friday, two days before the Lindsey Graham Act was due to take effect on 18 October. The law, signed by Trump in September, targeted Russian officials, banks, the shadow fleet and allowed tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Trump said the waiver was in the national interest and would remain in place until he or senior officials decide further action is needed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the pause would last 60 days to analyse the impact on the global economy. [3] [5]
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