Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law
In an executive order released by the White House, Trump said the waiver was in the national interests of the United States.
TL;DR
- President Trump signed an executive order waiving key Russia-related U.S. sanctions and tariffs before they were to take effect.
- The waived sanctions included duties on Russian goods and penalties for buying Russian oil and gas.
- Trump stated the waiver was in the national interests of the United States.
- The law, intended to pressure Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, was signed by Trump in mid-September.
- Critics, such as Representative Don Beyer, accused Trump of surrendering to Putin and betraying Ukrainian partners.
- Concerns were also raised by countries like China and India, major buyers of Russian oil, about the sanctions bill.
- The law allowed the president to waive sanctions by informing Congress they were not in the national interest.