Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver amid bipartisan backlash

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President Donald Trump defended his decision to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new US law, saying it was "good for the country" and the world, despite facing sharp bipartisan criticism. Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving Russia from the Graham Act, shielding top oil and gas buyers like India and China from steep 100 percent tariffs. The waivers remain in effect until the President or Secretary of State determines further action is appropriate. Republicans and Democrats criticized the move, with Senator Darline Graham saying she doesn't trust Putin and Senator Thom Tillis calling it "beyond irresponsible." Senator Elizabeth Warren urged Congress to reverse the decision.


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