Trump signs order waiving secondary tariffs on Russia, Russian buyers

( October 16, 2026, 22:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: President Donald Trump signed an executive order to waive 500 percent tariffs on Russia and 100 percent secondary tariffs on the top buyers of Russian oil that were authorized under the  Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Trump said the US would continue to monitor the situation if changes were needed.EO below:...

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