Trump delays Russia sanctions citing US interests

US President Donald Trump has declined to enforce several sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia, citing US national interests. The decision was formalized in an executive order signed on October 16. The order waives measures included in the sanctions law named after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, which Trump signed on September 18. The law had proposed tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil or gas and those helping circumvent existing sanctions. The waiver does not lift previously imposed sanctions, and US agencies must continue monitoring Russian energy trade and potential sanctions evasion. The decision remains in effect until further presidential or official action.