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TASS, Al-Monitor, The Straits Times + 9 more · Geopolitics & Markets
18 outletsFraming varies: Coverage is broadly similar across leanings, but right-leaning outlets (e.g., Daily Mail, Newsmax) highlight Kremlin praise and frame the move as controversial, while state-leaning sources (e.g., Xinhua, Anadolu) describe it neutrally; centre sources (e.g., Reuters, BBC) focus on the factual waiver.
President Trump issued a waiver under the , blocking new U.S. sanctions and tariffs on Russia two days before they were scheduled to take effect. The law, signed by Trump in September 2026, mandated these measures unless the President deemed a waiver in the national interest—a step he took now, citing that interest. This effectively suspends congressionally-mandated penalties on Russia amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine and concerns over domestic fuel prices.
The claim is well-supported by official action reported by multiple reputable outlets (Reuters, CNBC, TASS) citing the White House and the text of the executive order. The provenance tier (reputable secondary) reflects reporting that is likely accurate and close to the primary source.
Genuinely new: the waiver was issued on October 17, 2026, just hours before this reporting.
We covered the signing of the Graham Act into law on September 20, 2026, which mandated the sanctions and tariffs that Trump has now waived.