Trump waives new Russia-related sanctions and tariffs
On October 16, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order waiving new Russia-related sanctions and tariffs before they took effect, while leaving some tariff provisions described in the order in place.
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Event timeline18 Sep → 16 Oct → 18 Oct
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- 18 Sep
Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he had signed on September 18, according to ANTARA.
[1][2] · Reported detail - 16 Oct
The order was issued on October 16, before the additional measures were due to take effect.
[1][2] · Reported detail - 18 Oct
The order reportedly raised tariffs on Russian goods by 500% and added 100% tariffs on goods from five major importers of Russian oil and gas if they made new purchases on or after October 18.
[1] · Reported detail
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Event date: President Donald Trump issued the executive order on Friday, October 16, 2026. [1][2]
What happened
Trump’s executive order implemented the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he had signed on September 18, according to ANTARA. The order was issued on October 16, before the additional measures were due to take effect. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Trump bebas tarif dan tetapkan sanksi di bawah UU baru sanksi Rusiaantaranews.com · Article published: Oct 17, 2026, 6:59 AM UTC
- Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsenkvia.com · Article published: Oct 17, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC
The order reportedly raised tariffs on Russian goods by 500% and added 100% tariffs on goods from five major importers of Russian oil and gas if they made new purchases on or after October 18. The same additional rate was described for goods from five countries accused of facilitating sanctions evasion. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Trump bebas tarif dan tetapkan sanksi di bawah UU baru sanksi Rusiaantaranews.com · Article published: Oct 17, 2026, 6:59 AM UTC
Trump waived the reported tariffs and a further group of Russia-related sanctions on national-interest grounds, with the White House saying he submitted an official certification to Congress. The sources do not specify how long the waiver will last. [1][2]
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- Trump bebas tarif dan tetapkan sanksi di bawah UU baru sanksi Rusiaantaranews.com · Article published: Oct 17, 2026, 6:59 AM UTC
- Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsenkvia.com · Article published: Oct 17, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC
The decision came as Washington pressed Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil facilities and sought to ease oil prices before US midterm elections, according to CNN. Ukraine briefly complied but later resumed attacks, while Russia continued striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. [2]
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- Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsenkvia.com · Article published: Oct 17, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC
The move prompted criticism from Representative Don Beyer, who said it contradicted congressional intent and harmed Ukraine’s interests. European Union leaders, by contrast, said they were preparing their 22nd sanctions package and intended to strengthen pressure unless Vladimir Putin ends the war. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsenkvia.com · Article published: Oct 17, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC
Context from the sources
The reported measures were linked to a law signed in September rather than being an entirely separate sanctions initiative. The order therefore concerns how enacted measures are applied and waived, not only a new announcement of proposed penalties. [1][2]
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- [2] Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsenkvia.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 3, detail 4, detail 5
- [1] Trump bebas tarif dan tetapkan sanksi di bawah UU baru sanksi Rusiaantaranews.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3
Questions answered by the reporting
Why did the decision draw criticism?
A House member said the waiver undermined congressional intent to pressure Russia, while European Union leaders said they were preparing another sanctions package against Moscow. [2]
What this could mean for you
Russian oil and gas buyers may face less immediate exposure to the additional US tariff threat.
A waiver of the reported measures can reduce the near-term cost and legal uncertainty surrounding covered transactions.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The waiver remains effective and applies to the relevant transactions.
Ukraine and European allies may face greater uncertainty about the durability of US economic pressure on Russia.
Waiving measures enacted to punish Russia could reduce coordination between US and European sanctions policy.
Reported basis: [2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The United States maintains the waiver while the EU advances separate sanctions.
Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
The waiver is extended or expanded to additional Russia-related measures.
US and EU sanctions policies continue to diverge while the war continues.
Pressure eases if…
The United States restores the waived measures or clarifies a firm end date.
Washington and European governments coordinate the scope and timing of future sanctions.
Still unclear
The executive-order excerpts do not establish the waiver’s duration or whether every Russia-related measure in the law was suspended.
The sources do not establish the immediate effect on trade volumes, oil prices or Russian revenue.
Market implications
Market impact
Sources (2)
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Hamilton (ANTARA) - Presiden Amerika Serikat Donald Trump pada Jumat (16/10) malam menerbitkan perintah eksekutif untuk memberlakukan undang-undang baru mengenai sanksi terhadap Rusia, tetapi mengecualikan…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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(CNN) — US President Donald Trump has waived a further slate of sanctions related to Russian fossil fuel sales, days before they were to take…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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