Trump waives new Russia sanctions two days before they take effect

Trump waives new Russia sanctions two days before they take effect

President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving sweeping Congress-passed sanctions on Russia two days before they took effect. Sanctions, limits on trade and finance meant to pressure Moscow, were set aside with tariffs to keep Russia at Ukraine peace talks, Trump said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the impact.

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