Trump waives new Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing ‘national interests’

Trump Waives Key Penalties in Lindsey Graham's Russia Law Weeks After Saying 'Lindsey, We Love You'

Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions: learn what Trump's waiver switches off, who condemned it, and why a Kremlin envoy welcomed it.

Trump waives major Russia sanctions, tariffs

NEW YORK — US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving major energy tariffs and sanctions on Russia mandated by the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, just days before the act takes effect.

Trump Waives Russia Sanctions: GOP Lawmakers Revolt

President Trump waived Russia sanctions Friday under a law Congress itself armed with waiver power, and several GOP lawmakers quickly branded the decision beyond irresponsible. Trump signed an executive order Friday evening suspending sanctions, restrictions, and duties aimed at Russia under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. In the order, […]

Trump Waives Russia Sanctions as Republicans and Democrats Push Back: 'A Mistake'

President Trump signed an executive order waiving new Russia sanctions authorized under the Graham Act, avoiding steep tariffs on Russian energy exports. The decision drew immediate criticism from members of both parties, former officials, and a wave of commentary online.

Trump explains easing sanctions on Russia: I don't want to drive them away from the bargaining table

US President Donald Trump addressed his decision to ease sanctions on Russia, which were intended to limit its ability to continue the war in Ukraine, in a post on Truth Social. Tr