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U.S. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law, says Marco Rubio

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U.S. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law, says Marco Rubio. (2026, October 18). The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-comments-before-departing-to-uzbekistan-and-india/article71599016.ece

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to take a 60-day period to analyze the economic impacts of imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other nations. This announcement came after Trump waived key provisions of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, or Graham Act, on Friday, offering relief specifically to India due to its reliance on Russian oil. Rubio emphasized that these waivers were included in the act to study global energy dynamics amid various international pressures such as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, and the need for countries like India to transition away from Russian energy sources.
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On October 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russian diesel and other oil-related exports, reversing actions he had taken just weeks earlier to impose new restrictions as part of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. This decision has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans who argue it undermines efforts to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. President Trump's move aims to lower diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections but has strained relations with Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed frustration that his country has not received enough support from the US despite significant sacrifices in the ongoing conflict. The waiver also weakens economic sanctions meant to compel Russia to end its war in Ukraine and could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin, who appears to have gained a strategic advantage over Trump through this political maneuvering. Critics argue that Trump's actions could jeopardize future leverage against Moscow, potentially undermining long-term US foreign policy objectives regarding Russia.

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“I think the President wants to take the 60-day period of time to sort of analyse what imposing both sanctions and tariffs will mean to the global economy, and even to the U.S. economy,” Mr. Rubio said in response to a question on the waivers granted by Mr. Trump under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act or the Graham Act.
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🔮 U.S. President Donald Trump wants to take a 60-day period to analyse what imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other countries would mean for the global economy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Washington.
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U.S. President Donald Trump wants to take a 60-day period to analyse what imposing sanctions on Russia and tariffs on other countries would mean for the global economy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Washington. asserted
Rubio → want → Washington
Mr. Rubio was responding to questions on Saturday (October 17, 2026) evening ahead of his departure for a week-long tour of Uzbekistan and India. asserted
Rubio → respond → Uzbekistan
“I think the President wants to take the 60-day period of time to sort of analyse what imposing both sanctions and tariffs will mean to the global economy, and even to the U.S. economy,” Mr. Rubio said in response to a question on the waivers granted by Mr. Trump under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act or the Graham Act. asserted
Rubio → think → Act
On Friday (October 16, 2026), Mr. Trump waived key provisions of the Graham Act that authorised punitive tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, offering relief to India. asserted
that → waive → India
The executive order signed by Mr. Trump on Friday (October 16, 2026) states that the waivers shall remain in effect until such time as the President or the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Trade Representative, as appropriate, determine that further action is appropriate. asserted
action → sign → Treasury
He said when the Graham Act was passed, the waivers were put in to study the different things going around the world such as the pressure on global energy supplies due to the Iran war, the attack of Houthis in Saudi Arabia and the Ukraine-Russia war. asserted
waivers → say → Arabia
“So I think you have to take all of that into account and weigh it against each other,” Mr. Rubio said. asserted
Rubio → think → other
“Then you've got countries like India, for example, that have voluntarily diversified their energy portfolio, but are still getting a substantial amount of energy from Russia because it's hard to pivot from one day to the next,” said the Secretary of State, who is scheduled to be in India on Monday (October 19, 2026). asserted
who → get → Monday
Mr. Rubio said India is an important ally and partner of the United States, and the President needs that period of time to sort of study all this and figure out what the right combination is. asserted
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