Event Brief
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Trump waives new Russia sanctions
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving or suspending some new sanctions against Russia and tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil. He cited U.S. national interests; reporting also said he was seeking to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Signed an executive order waiving or suspending some new sanctions against Russia and tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump cited U.S. national interests; reporting also said he sought to ease prices by tapping Russian energy.
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