Trump waives Graham Act sanctions on Russian energy importers

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order waiving specific sanctions and duties under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The waiver, which Trump cited as being in the national interest of the United States, prevents the imposition of heavy tariffs on the five largest purchasers of Russian-origin crude oil and natural gas, including major importers such as China and India.

The order also suspends the 500 percent ad valorem tariffs on Russian-origin imports that were authorized by the legislation. This move follows a recent agreement between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the supply of Russian diesel to the United States and global markets to help alleviate fuel price pressures.

The decision has faced bipartisan criticism in Washington. Some lawmakers expressed concern that the waiver undermines the intent of the Graham Act, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that such measures could encourage further Russian aggression. U.S. Energy Secretary Wright clarified that while the waiver applies to diesel exports, major sanctions against Russia remain in effect. The waiver will remain in place until the President or the Secretary of State determines that further action is necessary.

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China · Donald Trump · India · Lindsey O. Graham · Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act · Marco Rubio · Russia · United States · United States Department of Energy · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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[● 5 SOURCES] The waiver targets duties and sanctions that would have applied to the five largest purchasers of Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas. www.indiaweekly.biz · ntdca.com · www.edigest.hk · nagalandpost.com · www.cbsnews.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The executive order cites the national interest of the United States as the reason for the waiver. www.indiaweekly.biz · ntdca.com · www.edigest.hk · www.cbsnews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The president indicated an agreement with Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply diesel to the United States. ntdca.com · sputniknews.cn · www.edigest.hk
[● 4 SOURCES] Under the original Graham Act, goods from major Russian energy importers could have faced tariffs of up to 100 percent. www.indiaweekly.biz · ntdca.com · www.edigest.hk · nagalandpost.com
[● 7 SOURCES] President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving specific sanctions and duties under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. www.indiaweekly.biz · ntdca.com · www.military-stuff.org · sputniknews.cn · www.edigest.hk · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. Energy Secretary Wright stated that the waiver is limited to diesel exports and that major sanctions against Russia remain in effect. sputniknews.cn
[● 3 SOURCES] The waiver includes major Russian energy purchasers such as India and China. www.indiaweekly.biz · nagalandpost.com · www.edigest.hk
[● 2 SOURCES] The executive order waives the 500 percent ad valorem tariffs on Russian-origin imports. ntdca.com · www.edigest.hk
[● 3 SOURCES] The waiver remains in effect until the President or Secretary of State determines further action is appropriate. ntdca.com · nagalandpost.com · www.edigest.hk