Trump lifts new sanctions on Russia in "national interest"

President Trump waived new sanctions against Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interest" to prevent sweeping tariffs under the Graham Act he signed into law last month. Why it matters: Trump is easing US pressure on Russia, despite a bipartisan chorus urging him to do the exact opposite. This is a week after his surprise deal to sell diesel to Russia internationally

President Trump waived new sanctions against Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interest" to prevent sweeping tariffs under the Graham Act he signed into law last month. Why it matters: Trump is easing US pressure on Russia, despite a bipartisan chorus urging him to do the exact opposite. This is a week after his surprise deal to sell diesel to Russia internationally