Trump waives Russia sanctions and tariffs days before they take effect

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President Donald Trump waived many Russia-related sanctions, restrictions, and duties 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, suggesting Ukraine needs new leadership. Trump certified the waiver as in the US national interest. The legislation, backed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, would have imposed tariffs up to 100% on goods from major Russian oil and gas importers. India, a large Russian oil buyer, had raised concerns about the bill.


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