USA: US-Präsident Trump setzt neue Russland-Sanktionen per Dekret aus
Mitte September hatte US-Präsident Trump das Sanktionsgesetz gegen Russland unterzeichnet, nun setzt er es kurz vor Inkrafttreten aus. Er begründet das mit dem nationalen Interesse der USA.
US President Donald Trump has suspended new sanctions and tariffs against Russia shortly before their enforcement, citing the national interest, according to the proclamation published by the White House on Friday. These measures are part of a law Trump signed in mid-September, which imposes penalty tariffs on Russian goods and penalties for purchasing Russian oil and gas.
The suspension will remain in effect until Trump or high-ranking government officials determine that further action is appropriate. The US law allows the president to suspend sanctions by informing Congress of his decision. Analysts suggest that the sanctions could further drive up oil prices, putting US citizens under increased cost pressure.
Meanwhile, US Republicans face pressure ahead of the upcoming congressional elections in the country. Moreover, major consumers of Russian oil, such as China and India, have expressed significant concerns over the law. Beijing declared that it opposes an unlawful expansion of US law. India warned the US that new tariffs could strain bilateral relations.
The sanctions law, named after Senator Lindsey Graham, who died, aims to impose tariffs of up to 100% on all imports from the five largest consumers of Russian crude oil or gas, as well as countries that knowingly import Russian energy resources or help Russia circumvent sanctions. These measures were intended to increase pressure on Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but Trump is pursuing a closer relationship with Russia and has repeatedly publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
He suggested Ukraine choose a new leadership. Critics harshly condemned Trump's approach to Putin, including his recent agreement on a diesel deal, which also drew criticism from some Republicans. Trump agreed to lift sanctions on Russian exports in exchange for diesel shipments to the global market to lower fuel prices. Critics warned that this would help finance the Russian war against Ukraine.
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