Trump Delays Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers

US President Donald Trump has informed Congress he will not immediately impose sweeping sanctions on buyers of Russian oil and gas, as authorized by the "Graham law" he signed earlier this fall. The decision pauses these measures indefinitely. Trump's executive order formally introduces 100% tariffs on five major Russian energy purchasers and 500% duties on Russian imports, but immediately suspends all of them. The White House stated the pause serves American national interests, while existing sanctions against Russia remain in force. Bloomberg reports the move avoids conflicts with China, India, and Turkey, and allows continued cooperation with Russia on diesel supplies. However, the decision is expected to anger many lawmakers, including Republicans, though Trump retains authority to reinstate the measures at any time.