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Trump halts Russia sanctions package, citing national interest

President signs executive order pausing sweeping sanctions targeting Russian economy, one week after announcing U.S. diesel purchase deal with Putin.

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  • Trump paused a major sanctions package targeting Russia's economy via executive order on Friday, citing national interest.
  • The pause follows Trump's announcement one week prior of a U.S. diesel purchase agreement with Russia.
  • The Graham-named measure aimed to accelerate financial restrictions on resources funding Russia's war in Ukraine.

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    Trump signs executive order pausing Russia sanctions package

    President Trump signed an executive order putting on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy. Trump told Congress the pause was in the national interest. The measure, named after late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, had sought to clamp down more quickly on financial resources fueling Russia's war against Ukraine.

    “puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest…”
    — Donald Trump
    1. 8 outlets GOP lawmakers bash Trump’s decision to waive Russia sanctions: ‘Beyond irresponsible’

      first by The Hill, 3h ago · also Washington Times, Boston Globe, Hindustan Times, Courthouse News, PBS NewsHour, Philadelphia Inquirer +1

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    2. 1 outlet Trump pauses Russian sanctions package after striking diesel deal with Putin

      first by SCMP, 14h ago

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    • Republican Senator Thom Tillis SLAMS Trump for suspending Russia sanctions: “Beyond irresponsible. What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand? It’s unconscionable that this administration is capitulating to a

      @RpsAgainstTrumpX3h ago1.6k▲view on X ↗
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    • jerasikehorn.bsky.social

      Trump is waiving all sanctions imposed on Russia… First, he signed the bill, and now he’s issued an EO to overturn it. He IS Putin’s little bitch. Pathetic. 😎✨

      jerasikehorn.bsky.socialBluesky3h ago770▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • cdarwin@c.im

      Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. IT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that…

      cdarwin@c.imMastodon1h ago9▲view on Mastodon ↗
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  2. background

    Trump announces U.S. diesel purchase deal with Russia — President Trump announced that the U.S. had agreed to purchase diesel from Russia, citing efforts to bring down energy costs.

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  1. 3 outlets Trump suspends sweeping Russia tariffs ahead of U.S. midterm elections

    first by Investing.com News, 15h ago · also Washington Post, AtlasPress News Agency

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