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Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

17 October 2026Live

Sources

The Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/trump-puts-new-russia-sanctions-passed-by-congress-on-hold-saying-waiver-is-in-u-s-national-interest/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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