Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Trump pauses new Russia sanctions and tariffs
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President Donald Trump temporarily waived new U.S. tariffs and sanctions on Russia that Congress had recently passed, citing national-security concerns. Trump told Congress the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the move unfortunate and said it would encourage Russia to continue its assault; Republican lawmakers also criticized Trump.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Temporarily waived new tariffs and sanctions on Russia that Congress had recently passed.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump told Congress the pause was in the national interest, citing national-security concerns, but gave no further details.
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