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Trump waives Russia sanctions as Cruz and Haley call it a mistake
Fox Business • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, a law he recently signed to increase economic pressure on Moscow amid its war in Ukraine.
- The decision has drawn bipartisan criticism, with prominent Republicans like Nikki Haley, Ted Cruz, Thom Tillis, and Darline Graham, as well as Democrat Richard Blumenthal, warning that it could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the waiver, stating it encourages Russia to continue its attacks and undermines efforts to pressure Moscow.
- Trump defended the move as being in the "national interests of the United States," suggesting it was aimed at addressing rising fuel costs and global economic concerns.
- The waiver does not affect all Russia-related sanctions, but critics argue it signals a dangerous retreat from a unified stance against Russian aggression.
