Donald Trump Waives Russia And Iran Sanctions Under Graham Act, Cites US National Interest As India Faces Potential Russian Oil Tariffs
Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a waiver from sanctions, restrictions and duties under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing national interest. US President Donald Trump implements the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. "Section 115 of the Graham Act authorizes the President to waive the application of any sanctions provision with respect to a…
On October 17, 2026, US President Donald Trump issued a waiver from sanctions, restrictions, and duties under the Graham Act, citing national interest. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 empowers the President to waive sanctions provisions for foreign entities, restrictions on certain actions, and duties on imports.
Section 115 of the Act allows for such waiving actions. In his executive order, Trump stated that he had submitted to Congress a certification that waiving these measures at this time serves the national interest of the United States.
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