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Trump Waives Key Russia Sanctions as New Law Takes Effect

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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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Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, Citing National Interests

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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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