InternationalSaturday, 17 October 2026·The Hindu - International
Trump’s October 2026 waiver on Russian oil and gas sanctions: key legal and trade points
On October 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump issued a waiver under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act for sanctions, restrictions and duties.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On October 16, 2026, in Washington, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order waiving sanctions, restrictions and duties under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing the national interest of the United States.
Key specifics
- The waiver was issued under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
- Trump said he had submitted a certification to Congress before invoking the waiver.
- The act had empowered sanctions on Moscow and tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
- China and India were named among the world’s largest purchasers of Russian oil and gas.
- The order was announced on Friday evening, October 16, 2026, from Washington.
Exam lens
Question type: international relations and sanctions law MCQ; key facts: October 16, 2026, Washington, Lindsey O. Graham Act, sanctions, tariffs, China, India. TNPSC may ask which US law was cited for waiving Russia-related sanctions.