Trump Waives Russian Sanctions and Tariffs Under New Legislative Framework

Key Facts

President Donald Trump announced the waiver of many Russian-related sanctions and tariffs. Fox Business reported that the action is based on a new law backed by Senator Lindsey Graham, with Trump stating that the waiver serves the national interests of the United States.

The move follows a diesel import agreement and represents a broader shift in US-Russia trade policy under the new legislative framework. This decision modifies previous restrictions that had been applied to goods and importers linked to Russian energy sectors.