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Trump defends waiving new Russia sanctions
Late Friday, Oct. 16, President Trump signed an order waiving key parts of the Graham Russia sanctions law, including 100% tariffs on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil and natural gas and 500% tariffs on Russian goods, two days before they were to take effect. He called it "a very good decision." Lawmakers in both parties objected; Congress is in recess until after Election Day.
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How each side sees it
The White House saysThe waiver is in the national interest and gives the president room to pursue a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine.
Critics in both parties sayIt eases pressure on Russia; Sen. Thom Tillis (R) called it "beyond irresponsible" and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D) said it gives Russia's economy "life support."
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