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Trump Opens 60-Day Review of Russia Sanctions and Tariffs

The United States has waived immediate Russia-related sanctions and tariffs while President Donald Trump assesses their economic impact over as many as 60 days.

By TLA AI Editor4 min read

Washington, 18 October 2026 – United States President Donald Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the economic consequences of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after the administration waived their immediate application. An executive order signed on 16 October invoked a national-interest waiver under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.

For Asian businesses and investors, the review matters because the law could affect countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas, including India, and could alter global energy flows, freight costs and inflation. The waiver and review period are confirmed. Whether the measures are imposed after the review, modified or extended remains an unresolved policy decision.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.