TRUMP RUSSIA OIL TARIFF WAIVER , THE MIDTERM ELECTION CALCULUS BEHIND IT AND THE STAKES FOR INDIA - US TRADE DEAL

What happened: Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions on Russia and holding off tariffs on countries such as India that buy Russian energy, two days before they were due to take effect under the Graham Act. Key numbers: Waiver signed Friday; Graham Act signed September 18; provisions were due October 18; tariffs of up to 100% on top five buyers of Russian oil and gas; up to Why it matters: Trade experts say the waiver removes some tariff uncertainty and improves prospects for an interim India-US trade deal, though Rubio's 60-day review and unresolved terms keep the threat open. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions on Russia and holding off tariffs on countries such as India that buy Russian energy, two days before they were due to take effect under the Graham Act.

Trade experts say the waiver removes some tariff uncertainty and improves prospects for an interim India-US trade deal, though Rubio's 60-day review and unresolved terms keep the threat open.