Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"
Axios · global
President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interests" to hold off on the sweeping levies under the Graham Act that he signed just last month. Why it matters: Trump is easing American pressure on Russia despite a bipartisan chorus calling for him to do the exact opposite.It comes a week after his surprise deal to let Russia sell diesel internationally, which Republicans have condemned as loudly as Democrats.It also puts Republican candidates making their final midterm sprint in the position of having to defend the president's warmer relation
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