Trump waives key new Russia-related sanctions
The 16 October order grants waivers under the Graham Act; existing sanctions under other executive orders remain in force.
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US President Donald Trump issued an order on 16 October waiving new tariffs, sanctions and restrictions provided for in the Graham Act. The White House published the text; Reuters also reported the decision on 17 October.
Section 4 explicitly preserves existing sanctions under other executive orders addressing harmful Russian government activities. The new law’s waivers remain until a subsequent decision by the president or relevant administration officials. The order therefore does not remove all US sanctions against Russia.
Archive photo: David Everett Strickler / Unsplash. The White House in Washington; not the signing of the order. Cropped to 1200×675 px. Photographer · Licence.
Sources: White House — executive order dated 16 October 2026, section 4 · Reuters, 17 October 2026.
