Trump waives Russia sanctions from Graham Act before implementation
Source Summary
President Trump signed an executive order Friday to waive sanctions against Russia that were scheduled to take effect under legislation he signed into law last month. The sanctions package was posthumously dedicated to late Senator Lindsey Graham and was designed to pressure the Kremlin.
Why it matters
The waiver reverses the effect of recently enacted sanctions legislation, directly affecting U.S. policy toward Russia and the enforcement of congressional intent.
