Trump waived the new Russia sanctions to pull Russian diesel onto the global market. Diesel is up almost 70% since the Iran war began in February, so the administration is choosing fuel supply over sa

What happened: Trump waived broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, citing national interest. He had signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September. Why it matters: The waiver sets aside sanctions and tariffs that the Graham Act authorized against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Key numbers: The Graham Bill was signed into law in September. Coverage: 14 outlets in 24h

Trump waived broad new Russia sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, citing national interest. He had signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.

The waiver sets aside sanctions and tariffs that the Graham Act authorized against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Key numbers: The Graham Bill was signed into law in September.