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Trump Waives Russia Sanctions and Tariffs

US President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs days before they were due to take effect under a law he signed last month, including duties on Russian goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas. The move comes amid a widening rift with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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What changed in this update

US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.

Event intelligence

Trump administration holds and waives new Russia sanctions under Graham Act

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Current state

President Trump has waived and put on hold the new Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Graham Act, citing national interest; he has since defended the move and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the war.

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Trump has publicly defended the Russia sanctions waiver and accused Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of prolonging the war.

In this event Trump defends Russia sanctions waivers, accuses Zelenskyy of 'prolonging war' Earlier coverage Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump Earlier coverage Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law Earlier coverage
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Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they take effect under new law.

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Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens

US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.

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