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Trump Waives Russian Sanctions

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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.

Summary AI · cited

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

The White House cited U.S. national interest as the rationale for pausing the sanctions without providing further explanation.12

Trump had personally signed the sanctions bill into law in September, and it was due to take effect on Sunday before being paused.12

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged supporters to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia after Trump's decision.3

The move has raised concerns that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating assaults as winter approaches.3

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Sources cited (5)
  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 NPR, 17 Oct
  4. Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump orders last-minute stay on Russian sanctions and refuses to blame Putin for war The Independent, 17 Oct
  5. Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen Toronto Star, 17 Oct

What happened

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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 of 27 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from The Independent

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 27 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from NPR

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 27 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from CBC

President Donald Trump said on Sunday afternoon he believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “doesn’t want to end” the Russia-Ukraine war as tensions between the two world leaders continue to escalate.

6 of 27 outletsfirst reported 17 Octwording from Washington Examiner

Analysis

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  • Trump signed an executive order pausing the sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.14
  • The sanctions bill was due to take effect on Sunday before being paused by Trump's executive order.24
Quoted from the coverage (4)

"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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  • Trump personally signed the legislation last month, but some outlets suggest he did so with reluctance or under pressure.15
  • Some sources claim Trump's decision was in the national interest, while others argue it benefits Russia and undermines U.S. support for Ukraine.23

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

paused: 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

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Did Trump snub Congress?

capitulating: Suggesting that the Trump Administration is overtly snubbing the will of the legislative branch, Tillis wrote on X: “It’s unconscionable that this administration is capitulating to a Russian dictator who illegally invaded Ukraine.”

denied: Officials such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio have denied that the Trump administration ordered a slowdown on Ukraine’s Starshield access or cut off intelligence sharing.

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • CBC focuses on the pause of sanctions targeting Russia, while The Independent highlights Trump's last-minute stay on Russian sanctions and his refusal to blame Putin for the war.14
  • NPR emphasizes Zelenskyy’s call for support after Trump’s decision, whereas CBC reports more broadly on the pause of sanctions without highlighting immediate reactions from Ukraine.31
Stated as fact1
Words to watch (4)

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

Trump defends shifting positions on Ukraine, touts progress with Russia CBS 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.

    14 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.'

    3 outlets · Daily Mail

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