Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under Graham Act, citing national interest

President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Friday waiving parts of a recently enacted package of sanctions aimed at curbing Russia's ability to prosecute its war against Ukraine. "I have submitted to the Congress a certification that the issuance of such a waiver is in the national interests of the United States," Trump wrote in Friday's order. The House passed the Russia sanctions bill on Sept. 16, and Trump signed it into law two days later. The bill was introduced over a year ago, and its primary backer was the late Lindsey Graham , a veteran Republican senator who represented South Carolina. Titled the Lindsey O.