Rubio Says Trump To Take up to 60 Days To Weigh Russia Sanctions
"A lot of you don't know what my decision is yet, but we'll figure it out, and you'll figure it out," Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club.
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would review the decision to waive sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports over a period of up to 60 days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the evaluation will assess the economic impact of the measures. The decision, made a day after the waiver, comes amid pressure over high energy prices due to the war with Iran disrupting global oil supplies.
Trump waived the sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, signed last month at the request of lawmakers aiming to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine. The waiver does not specify its duration, but Rubio believes the president wants to analyze the effects of sanctions and tariffs on both the global and US economies. The waiver also included a call for tariffs on goods from countries importing Russian energy supplies, which may impact India, a significant US partner with substantial reliance on Russian oil.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy criticized the executive order, stating it would strengthen Putin and prolong the war. Senator Darline Graham, whose brother Lindsey Graham supported the legislation, disagreed with the president's decision and plans to discuss it with him during his campaign. Additionally, the US and Russia agreed on a deal to increase diesel supplies to global markets, aiming to alleviate fuel prices amidst the war and energy disruptions.
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