Trump suspends Russia sanctions and export tariffs to ease diesel prices

President Donald Trump has suspended major sanctions and export tariffs on Russia through an executive order, just days before the 'Lindsey Graham Act' was set to take effect. The move aims to ease diesel prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The suspension, authorized under a waiver clause in the law Trump signed last month, exempts Russian goods from tariffs and halts sanctions on certain individuals and entities. The White House cited national interest, while existing sanctions remain in place and agencies will monitor Russian oil purchases. The decision has drawn bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers warning it could provide Moscow unexpected revenue during its war in Ukraine. Trump stated the waiver does not affect sanctions imposed under previous executive orders.