Trump pauses Russia sanctions for 60-day global economy review, Rubio says
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump's waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia is a 60-day pause to analyze their impact on the global economy. Rubio noted the restrictions affect multiple countries and that various conflicts, including the US war on Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, are impacting global energy prices and economies. Trump defended the decision as good for the US and world. The waiver, signed Friday, exempts Russia from sanctions Congress passed in September targeting Putin's supporters and the Ukraine war. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the move, with Senator Thom Tillis calling it "beyond irresponsible" and Ted Cruz calling it "a mistake."