Trump waives broad Russia sanctions and tariffs under new Graham law
Trump signed an executive order waiving Russia sanctions and tariffs under a law he signed in September, saying parts of it go against US national interests.
President Trump signed an executive order Friday evening that waives sanctions on Russia, The Hill reports. CNBC describes the waivers as covering broad new sanctions and tariffs under the law, which it calls the Graham Act. BBC News says the waivers cover several sanctions.
The measures were due to take effect soon under legislation Trump signed in September, according to The Hill and CNBC. The law targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, CNBC reports.
BBC News reports that Trump said parts of the law are against US national interests. CNBC also says he cited national interest.
The Hill reports the package was dedicated posthumously to the late Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.). It says the legislation sought to put pressure on the Kremlin.
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- The HillTrump waives Russian sanctions outlined in Graham Act before they take effectFri, Oct 16, 10:46 PM EDT
- BBC NewsTrump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effectFri, Oct 16, 10:48 PM EDT
- CNBCTrump waives broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under Graham Act, citing national interestSat, Oct 17, 6:20 AM EDT
- The HillGOP lawmakers bash Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions: 'Beyond irresponsible'Sat, Oct 17, 9:23 AM EDT
- The HillZelensky on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: 'This Act could have helped enormously'Sat, Oct 17, 10:08 AM EDT
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- Fri, Oct 16, 11:00 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Trump waives several Russia sanctions in new law