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Trump Waives Russian Sanctions

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived the sweeping Russian sanctions and tariffs enacted by the bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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Trump signed an executive order pausing a new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.1

The sanctions bill, named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, aimed to clamp down on financial resources fuelling Russia's war against Ukraine.1

Trump cited U.S. national interest as the rationale for pausing the sanctions without immediately explaining further.12

The executive order was signed days after Trump announced plans to import Russian diesel to lower US energy prices before midterm elections.2

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out in defense of the new sanctions against Russia, expressing concerns about Ukraine's exposure to Moscow’s escalating assaults with winter approaching.34

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Sources cited (6)
  1. Trump pauses sanctions package targeted at Russian economy CBC, 17 Oct
  2. Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect BBC, 17 Oct
  3. Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold The Independent, 17 Oct
  4. Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold NPR, 17 Oct
  5. Trump waives Russia sanctions ordered by law named for Lindsey Graham Washington Examiner, 17 Oct
  6. Speaker Johnson warns WH of ‘unintended consequences’ of sanctions relief on Russia: ‘Putin cannot be trusted’ New York Post, 19 Oct

What happened

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Trump recently announced a diesel deal with Putin to import Russian energy in a long-shot effort to curb high gas prices in the U.S. that are roiling the midterm elections on Nov. 3.

19 of 25 outletsfirst reported 13 Octwording from Toronto Star

The sanctions that Trump has now suspended, meanwhile, also had become a campaign centrepiece for Sen. Darline Graham, the late senator's sister appointed to serve out the remaining months in his current term, who is also running to replace him in the Senate more permanently.

9 of 25 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from CBC

Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the legislation had sought to clamp down more quickly on the flow of financial resources fueling Russia's 4 1/2-year-old war against Ukraine.

11 of 25 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from NPR

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions targeting the Russian economy.

8 of 25 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from The Independent

Analysis

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  • Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.12
  • The sanctions bill was named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and aimed to clamp down on financial resources fuelling Russia's war against Ukraine.15
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"It gives the president tools that he can use if he so chooses, to end the war through economic sanctions," Graham said Sunday during a debate in Columbia, S.C.

7 outlets

The law took aim at Russian's economy, and gave Trump broad powers to levy tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and gas – most significantly China and India.

6 outlets

An AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll published Oct. 1 found that Americans disapprove of the president's handling of the Iran war and blame him for higher prices.

6 outlets

Trump's approval ratings have sunk to near-historic lows and pressure is mounting as Republicans try to hold control of both chambers of Congress on Election Day on Nov. 3.

6 outlets

Disputed

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  • The White House did not immediately explain the rationale for pausing the sanctions, as stated by CBC, while BBC notes it was cited as being in U.S. national interest without further explanation.12

Did Trump lift sanctions?

lifted: An executive order issued by Trump on the night of Oct 16 waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs – including duties on the country’s goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas – that had been scheduled to start next week under the legislation known as the Graham Act that he signed into law in September. The Straits Times

pause: On Sunday, Bessent denied that Trump lifted any sanctions, instead telling “Meet the Press” that the president wanted a 60-day pause “so we can examine what’s going on.” NBC News

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • CBC and NPR focus on Trump's decision to pause the sanctions targeting Russia, whereas Washington Examiner emphasizes that this action was taken despite a law named for Lindsey Graham being passed by Congress.15
  • The Independent highlights Zelenskyy’s call for support of new US sanctions on Russia after Trump's decision, while the New York Post focuses more on warnings about unintended consequences and Putin's untrustworthiness.36
Stated as fact1
Words to watch (3)

Trump ‘could ease sanctions on Russian shadow fleet’ in desperate bid to reduce diesel prices The Independent

Trump reveals peace deal in progress between Ukraine and Russia as he slams Zelensky for hurting oil markets Daily Mail

Treasury secretary refuses to say if the U.S. sees Ukraine as an ally NBC News

How it changed

  1. 13 Oct

    The president has announced this glorious grand deal he made with Putin to import Russian diesel, 300,000 tons, I believe, was what was announced coming to the, the US markets, which I saw a calculation equates to about 14 hours worth of American demand.

    13 outlets · The Dispatch
  2. 16 Oct

    Trump also created friction with Ukraine last week by temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports even as allies work to squeeze Vladimir Putin into ending the full-scale invasion.

    3 outlets · The Independent
  3. 17 Oct

    US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the "national interest".

    20 outlets · The Independent
  4. 18 Oct

    'Zelensky doesn’t care, and frankly, with all of the money that Europe is famously giving him, and that Crooked Joe Biden gave him in the past, he doesn’t want to end this war, and probably never did,' Trump declared.

    4 outlets · Daily Mail
  5. 19 Oct

    Senator Thom Tillis branded the move ‘unconscionable’ and accused the administration of ‘capitulating to a Russian dictator who illegally invaded Ukraine and butchers innocent civilians.'

    2 outlets · Daily Mail

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