{
  "id": 15139814,
  "title": "Trump suspends Graham Act penalties targeting Russian energy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-suspends-graham-act-penalties-targeting-russian-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:41:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/trump-suspends-graham-act-penalties-targeting-russian-energy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has waived sanctions and tariffs related to Russian energy, suspending measures set to take effect on Sunday. This comes as his administration aims to mitigate the impact of rising diesel prices. The White House claims Trump submitted the required certification and explanatory report to Congress. The waivers apply to specific sanctions against foreign entities, individual restrictions, and import duty increases. However, the overall law remains intact. The order extends 500 percent tariff increases on Russian goods and 100 percent increases on goods from the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas. These increases are temporarily suspended, preventing their immediate application. The waiver also covers five leading countries aiding in Russian oil sanctions evasion. The administration states that the exemptions serve the national interest of the United States. The order does not provide a detailed explanation of the economic calculations behind the decision. The US Trade Representative must continue monitoring Russian energy purchases and activities associated with sanctions evasion. The decision follows Trump's announcement of plans to facilitate Russian diesel entering international markets, including supplies to alleviate pressure on American fuel prices. The administration's approach has faced criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, who argue that relaxing restrictions may increase revenue for the Kremlin while Russia continues its war in Ukraine.",
  "summary": "Arabian Post Staff -Dubai President Donald Trump has waived sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and major buyers of its energy, suspending measures due to take effect on Sunday as his administration seeks to contain soaring diesel prices. An executive order signed on Friday invokes the national interest exemption in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Trump waives key sanctions on Russian oil, invokes Section 115 of the Graham Act: Here's what it means for India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-key-sanctions-on-russian-oil-invokes-section-115-of-the",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:18:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Trump suspends sanctions on buyers of Russian energy under Graham Act",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-suspends-sanctions-on-buyers-of-russian-energy-under-graham-act",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-key-russia-related-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:52:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Trump suspends sanctions on buyers of Russian oil and gas that Graham championed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-suspends-sanctions-on-buyers-of-russian-oil-and-gas-that-graham",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russian attacks kill 7, injure dozens across Ukraine amid continued strikes on energy infrastructure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/russian-attacks-kill-7-injure-dozens-across-ukraine-amid-continued",
        "published": "2026-10-17T07:28:42.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}