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Trump Signs Order Waiving Russia Energy Tariffs, Sanctions

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 10:40 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving Russia energy tariffs and sanctions.
The waiver suspends tariffs up to 100% on the five largest Russian oil and gas importers.
It also pauses tariffs of up to 500% on U.S. imports from Russia.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the 60-day pause allows study of economic impacts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving Russia energy tariffs and sanctions.
The waiver suspends tariffs up to 100% on the five largest Russian oil and gas importers.
It also pauses tariffs of up to 500% on U.S. imports from Russia.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the 60-day pause allows study of economic impacts.