Trump waives key provisions of new Russia sanctions law
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving key provisions of a newly enacted sanctions law targeting Russia and major buyers of Russian energy, saying the move was in the national interest of the United States.
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, passed with broad bipartisan support and signed by Trump in September, was intended to increase pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. The waived provisions would have raised duties on Russian imports by as much as 500% and allowed tariffs of up to 100% on countries including China and India that rank among the largest buyers of Russian oil or gas. They had been due to take effect within days.
The order leaves sanctions imposed under earlier executive orders in place. The waiver will continue until Trump or senior administration officials determine that further action is appropriate.
The decision prompted bipartisan criticism. Republican Senator Thom Tillis called it “beyond irresponsible,” while Republican Senator John Cornyn said Graham, who championed the legislation before his death, “would be appalled.” Democratic lawmakers also accused Trump of disregarding Congress and weakening pressure on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the waiver would encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue attacking Ukraine. Kirill Dmitriev, Putin’s economic envoy, described the suspension as an “important and truly historic moment.”
The waiver also reduces the immediate risk of penalties for India, which relies heavily on imported crude and counts Russia as its largest oil supplier.
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