Trump waives Russia-related sanctions and tariffs days before they take effect

President Donald Trump waived many Russia-related sanctions, restrictions, and tariffs on Friday, days before they were set to take effect under a law he signed last month. The executive order comes as Trump has warmed toward Russia and criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The legislation, backed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, would have imposed tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major importers of Russian oil or gas and countries helping Russia evade sanctions. Trump stated the waiver is in the national interests of the United States. Countries like India, a major buyer of Russian oil, had raised concerns about the sanctions bill.