Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, Citing National Interests
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, October 16, 2026, waiving a comprehensive package of sanctions against Russia. This decision, made just two days before the sanctions were set to take effect, cited “national interests” as the primary justification. The executive order specifically exempts Russia from new duties on its goods and penalties associated with purchasing its oil and gas. This action effectively overrides the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on July 11, 2026.
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