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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Trump waives tariff law restricting Russian energy exports
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President Donald Trump waived a tariff law passed last month to restrict Russian energy exports, drawing criticism from Republican lawmakers and members of both parties. They argued the move would help Moscow wage its war on Ukraine; Congress was not expected to mount a quick counter, PBS NewsHour reported.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: President Donald Trump waived a tariff law intended to restrict Russian energy exports.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Trump administration waived the sanctions amid fears that high energy prices would cost Republicans in next month's elections, according to The New York Times.
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