Trump waives new Russia sanctions under Graham Act

eurointegration.com.ua (Russian) —

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving new sanctions against Russia under the "Graham Act," citing US national interests and notifying Congress of his decision. The waiver, signed late Friday and published October 16, declines to impose tariffs, sanctions, and restrictions mandated by the law named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The act aimed to cut financial flows fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, but existing sanctions remain unchanged. The waiver follows Trump's agreement to purchase diesel fuel from Russia to lower global energy prices. A bipartisan group of lawmakers had urged Trump on October 15 to implement the sanctions powers.


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