# US President Donald Trump has waived key sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia, just days before they were due to take effect under a law he signed last month. The measures were intended to increase pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. They included tariffs of up to 100 percent on goods from major buyers of Russian oil and gas. Trump says the waiver is in the United States’ national interest, but he has not explained the decision in detail. Critics say the move undermines efforts to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war.
Trump waives new Russia sanctions