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Oct 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Trump Waives Some Russian Energy Sanctions
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving several sanctions on Russian energy importers, with the stated aim of lowering surging diesel prices nationwide. The action nullifies a 100% tariff under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act before it was set to take effect Sunday.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump signed an executive order waiving several sanctions on Russian energy importers and nullifying a 100% tariff before it took effect.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The order aims to bring down surging diesel prices nationwide.
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