Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

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President Donald Trump issued an executive order on October 16 to waive several Russia-related sanctions and tariffs that were set to take effect under a law signed in September. The legislation, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, would have imposed up to 100% tariffs on goods from countries importing significant amounts of Russian oil or gas within 30 days. Trump's move comes amid his warming relationship with Russia and criticism of Ukraine’s leadership, highlighting the president's decision based on what he deems as national interests.
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On October 16, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving many sanctions and tariffs against Russia that were set to take effect under a new law named after late Senator Lindsey Graham. The legislation was designed to impose up to 100% tariffs on goods from the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas within 30 days, targeting countries like China and India which are major purchasers of Russian energy. Trump's decision came two days before the sanctions were scheduled to go into effect and follows his controversial announcement a week prior that the U.S. would purchase diesel fuel from Russia, despite widespread criticism for potentially aiding Russia’s war against Ukraine. The move further escalates tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has accused Trump of undermining Ukraine's efforts in its conflict with Russia.

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The legislation, whose primary backer in Congress was the late Senator Lindsey Graham, would have imposed tariffs of up to 100% within 30 days on all goods brought into the US from the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas, as well as any country that knowingly bought oil or gas 30 days after the law was enacted or was among the top five countries helping Russia evade sanctions.
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🔮 The legislation, whose primary backer in Congress was the late Senator Lindsey Graham, would have imposed tariffs of up to 100% within 30 days on all goods brought into the US from the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas, as well as any country that knowingly bought oil or gas 30 days after the law was enacted or was among the top five countries helping Russia evade sanctions.
2026-10-17 · The Straits Times
Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law · assertive framing

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Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law AI generated asserted
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US President Donald Trump said on Oct 16 that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions and duties days before they were to take effect under a Bill that he signed into law in September. asserted
he → say → September
Trump’s executive order comes as he has been warming toward Russia and publicly criticising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. asserted
Ukraine → come → leader
The legislation, whose primary backer in Congress was the late Senator Lindsey Graham, would have imposed tariffs of up to 100% within 30 days on all goods brought into the US from the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas, as well as any country that knowingly bought oil or gas 30 days after the law was enacted or was among the top five countries helping Russia evade sanctions. asserted
Russia → impose → sanctions
Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in mid-September. asserted
Trump → sign → September
“I have submitted to the Congress a certification that the issuance of such a waiver at this time is in the national interests of the United States,” Trump said in the order released by the White House on Oct 16. asserted
Trump → submit → Oct
Countries such as India, which is among the biggest buyers of Russian oil, have raised concerns about the Russia sanctions Bill. asserted
which → raise → Bill
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