Trump Issues Waiver on Russia-Related Sanctions and Tariff Measures

Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had issued a waiver covering several sanctions, restrictions and duties shortly before the measures were due to take effect under legislation signed into law in September.

According to the statement cited in the report, Trump submitted a certification to Congress stating that granting the waiver at this time was in the national interests of the United States. The scope and duration of the waiver should be confirmed through the executive order released by the White House.

Legislation Targeted Russian Oil Trade

The legislation, identified in the report as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was backed in Congress by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The measure was described as providing for tariffs of up to 100% on certain goods imported into the United States under specified conditions involving countries purchasing Russian oil or gas or helping Russia evade sanctions.

The exact conditions, affected countries and implementation timeline should be verified against the enacted legislation before publication.

India Among Countries Following the Measures

India, one of the major buyers of Russian oil, has raised concerns about the proposed sanctions framework, according to the report. The potential impact on trade and energy purchases depends on the final scope of the measures and the waiver issued by the US administration.

The development comes amid changes in Trump's public statements on Russia and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Further details about the waiver and its implications should be based on official documents and confirmed statements from the countries concerned.