Trump suspends planned US sanctions against Russia
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
Donald Trump signed a decree suspending the implementation of several sanctions, restrictions and tariffs against Russia provided for under the Graham Act. The US law notably targeted Russian hydrocarbon revenues and allowed tariffs of up to 100%, reports La Nouvelle Tribune.
US President Donald Trump signed a decree on Friday 16 October 2026 setting aside the application of several sanctions, restrictions and tariffs against Russia provided for under the Graham Act, in the name of “the national interest of the United States”, reports La Nouvelle Tribune.
In Moscow, Russian authorities welcomed the decision and defended dialogue and cooperation rather than the use of sanctions, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
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