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President Trump Signs Order Waiving Sanctions Package on Russia
Just the facts
President Donald Trump signed an order waiving economic sanctions against Russia established under the Graham Act, legislation previously introduced by late Senator Lindsey Graham and passed by Congress. Trump cited national security considerations as the rationale for pausing the enforcement of tariffs and restrictions on Moscow. The executive decision comes amid diplomatic friction between the United States administration and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding military strategy. Congressional lawmakers had structured the sanctions package to target major sectors of the Russian economy.
Why this is news
President Donald Trump issued an executive order placing a pause on new statutory sanctions against Russia that were recently passed by Congress. The executive action was taken two days before the legislation was scheduled to take effect.
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