Rubio: Trump seeks 60 days to assess Russia sanctions impact

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump wants a 60-day period to analyze the global economic impact of imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other countries. Rubio made the remarks Saturday while responding to questions about waivers Trump granted under the Graham Act, which authorized punitive tariffs on nations purchasing Russian oil. The waivers, signed Friday, offer relief to India and remain in effect until further action is determined. Rubio noted the waivers were designed to study global pressures, including the Iran war, Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. He emphasized India's reliance on Russian energy despite diversification efforts, calling India an important ally.