Trump suspends Graham's Russia sanctions, cites US interests

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending sanctions and tariffs against Russia mandated by the Lindsey Graham law, citing US national interests. The order does not lift existing US sanctions on Russia. Trump submitted evidence to Congress justifying the waiver, as required by the law, which permits the president to forgo measures if he certifies they conflict with US interests. The suspended measures include up to 500% tariffs on Russian goods and 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil. The waiver remains in effect until the president or secretary of state decides otherwise, with authority delegated to the secretary. The order explicitly does not affect previously imposed sanctions on Russia or the law's provisions regarding Iran.