Trump pauses congressionally enacted Russia sanctions using executive waiver

Trump has used an executive-order waiver to pause new Russia sanctions passed 86–11, citing national interests; the order also sets tariff increases and directs monitoring of Russian energy purchases and sanctions evasion, while leaving existing measures in place. Reporting connects the waiver to diesel purchases and fuel-price concerns. Members of both parties object, and a House bill to block the diesel deal has been proposed, but its effects and any congressional response remain unresolved.