Trump Decides to Suspend Sanctions Against Russia
Countries like China and India, among the largest buyers of Russian oil, have expressed concerns about US aggressions against the Vl... government.
TL;DR
- President Trump suspended important sanctions and tariffs on Russia before they were to take effect.
- The suspension was declared to be in the U.S. national interest by the White House.
- The suspended law aimed to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the decision, stating it emboldens Putin.
- Concerns about the sanctions were previously raised by countries like China and India.
- The law, sponsored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, would have imposed heavy tariffs on certain Russian oil and gas imports.
- Trump signed the law in mid-September, but included a provision allowing presidential exemption based on national interest.