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- U.S. President Donald Trump waived most of the Russia sanctions and tariffs enacted last month.
- He also eased restrictions to permit additional Russian diesel imports.
- Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) called the waiver irresponsible and uncouth toward a Russian dictator.
- Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) said 348 members voted for the sanctions Trump then waived.
- AEI senior fellow Hal Brands warned the waiver could erode U.S. credibility with Putin.