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Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

Al-MonitorBy Oct 16, 2026

By Kanishka Singh and Jasper WardWASHINGTON, Oct 16 - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into law last month.Trump's executive order comes as he has been warming toward Russia and publicly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader.

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