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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Trump pauses new Russia sanctions, citing national interest
By The BriefBrief
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday putting on hold a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s economy, saying the pause was in the national interest. The measures were included in the Graham Act, which Trump signed into law in September and which sought to curb financial resources supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump signed an executive order putting a new Russia sanctions package on hold.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said the pause was in the national interest.
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