Trump Waives Key Russia Sanctions as New Law Takes Effect
On October 17, 2026, Former President Donald Trump issued an executive order waiving several key U.S. sanctions and tariffs against Russia. This action occurred just two days before significant provisions of the newly enacted ‘the late Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’ were scheduled to take effect. The White House stated the waiver was in the national interest, raising questions about the immediate impact of the bipartisan legislation.
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