Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law
sanctions_reliefGlobalAl-Monitor17 Oct, 01:46 UTC
Context
By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law he signed last month, including duties on the country's goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas. In an executive order released by the White House on Friday, Trump said the waiver was in the national interests of the United States.
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- Direction
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- Exp. move
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