Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday fr
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving key sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, which was passed by Congress last month to pressure Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The waiver, which includes tariffs on Russian goods and penalties on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, was set to take effect next week. The Mainichi reported that the abrupt decision drew outrage on Saturday.
According to the Jerusalem Post and Business Recorder, Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago that he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the President will use up to 60 days to assess the economic impact of the sanctions and tariffs on the U.S. and the global economy. The Kyiv Independent noted that Rubio described the waiver as a temporary measure to study policy impacts amid high global energy prices resulting from the war with Iran.
President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the move, stating that the action will not stop Vladimir Putin and instead provides him with support. The Jerusalem Post noted the waiver comes weeks before the November midterm elections while Trump faces pressure regarding high energy prices.
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