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Trump gives himself 60 days to assess Russia sanctions

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Trump gives himself 60 days to assess Russia sanctions

Donald Trump has 60 days to assess the economic impact of suspending sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The final decision must measure the consequences of the measures for the US and global economies, according to Rubio, quoted by SABC News.

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had not yet made up his mind on sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian exports, which were suspended the previous day. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the president could spend up to 60 days assessing their economic impact, SABC News reports.

Trump spoke from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, a few weeks before the US midterm elections scheduled for November. The suspension comes as his administration examines the economic consequences of the measures, according to SABC News.

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