Trump Delays Russia Sanctions, Including 500% Energy Tariff

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President Trump has announced a postponement of sanctions against Russia, including a 500% tariff on Russian energy products and a 100% tariff on the top five countries purchasing Russian crude oil and natural gas. These measures were scheduled to take effect on October 18. Trump stated the exemption serves American national interests and that a report explaining the decision has been submitted to Congress. The move follows a phone call with Russian President Putin on October 9, where Russia agreed to resume diesel supplies to the global market. However, bipartisan members of the U.S. Congress have issued statements demanding the decision be reversed.


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