Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ‘national interests’
President Donald Trump suspended sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the national interests of the United States.”

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Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"
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Trump waives ‘bone-crushing’ Russia sanctions
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Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ‘national interests’
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Financial TimesCenterTrump exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by new law
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Trump suspends sweeping Russia tariffs ahead of U.S. midterm elections
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Investing.com: Trump suspends sweeping Russia tariffs ahead of U.S. midterm elections
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Financial Times: US president gives Putin a reprieve on threatened energy measures after cutting deal with Moscow to release diesel
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NBC News: Passed by Congress with bipartisan support, the sanctions were intended to limit Russia’s revenue streams as the country continues its war a
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RT - Daily news (RU): Trump has waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia under a law named after Senator Lindsey Graham, citing US national interests
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Axios: President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interests" to hold off on the sweeping levi
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Axios: Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"
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