October 17, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security
Confirmed
Trump Waives Russia Sanctions Law He Signed Himself, Drawing Bipartisan Backlash
On Friday, Oct. 17, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions and tariffs under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, two days before they were set to take effect. He had...