Trump suspends sanctions on Russia pushed by late Senator Graham

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending sweeping tariffs, restrictions, and sanctions on Russian energy purchases that were advanced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The directive formally imposes the measures but halts their implementation. Trump invoked a waiver provision in the Graham Act, stating the exemption aligns with US national interests. The law had required 100% tariffs on goods from five largest Russian oil buyers and 500% tariffs on Russian energy imports, with the deadline expiring October 18. The suspension avoids potential conflict with major Russian energy buyers China, India, and Turkey. The move faces bipartisan congressional opposition, as senators had urged Trump to enforce the law honoring Graham, who died in July.