Politics
Trump exempts Russia from new US sanctions, defers final decision for 60 days
October 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
3 reports · over 4 hours
Trump has signed an executive order exempting Russia from new sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act ahead of the November midterms.
- Trump signed the executive order Friday, suspending enforcement of Graham Act sanctions and 500 percent tariffs on Russian goods.
- Rubio said Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the sanctions' impact on the US and global economies.
- The administration lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports last week, and Trump said Russia will initially supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to the US.
- Zelensky warned the exemption will encourage Putin and prolong the war.




