US Waives Key Russia Sanctions and Tariffs to Assess Economic Impact

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Published: 2026-10-19
Category: world
Source: Foreign Office News Round-Up / CNN Business

President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving key sanctions and tariffs on Russian goods, including duties on Russian oil and gas, for a 60-day period to assess their economic effects. This move, which comes despite bipartisan congressional support for the sanctions, has sparked a deepening row with Ukraine and has significant implications for global energy markets and international trade relations.

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