Trump Waives Graham Act Sanctions on Russia

President Trump signed an order waiving sanctions and tariffs on Russia that were set to take effect in two days under the Graham Act, a measure named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

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Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law

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The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

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President Trump has waived the Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated under the Graham Act, so the measures are not taking effect; he cited national interest in an executive order issued shortly before the sanctions deadline.

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Trump signs order waiving Graham Act sanctions on Russia

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Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law

The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

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