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Trump Grants Exemptions From Some Russia Sanctions Under Graham Act

Trump's executive order suspends part of the Russia-related penalties, curbs and levies in the 2026 Graham Act, according to a TradingView report.

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what happened

US President Donald Trump, in an order issued on Saturday, said he is pausing the enforcement of several measures against Russia set out in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. TradingView reported the details of the order.

why it matters

The exemptions cover only certain provisions of the law, so their practical effect depends on which measures are affected. For markets, the key question is whether easing pressure on Russian exports could shift expectations for oil supply and the ruble.

market impact

Oil and ruble: easing sanctions may shift expectations for Russian crude supply and the USD/RUB rate

tags

instruments

BrentUSD/RUBUrals

sources

  1. Trump waives some sanctions, restrictions, duties on Russia in Graham Act — ru.tradingview.com, 17 October 2026 at 00:41 UTC

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