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Trump's Russia Sanctions Waiver Mistake
GOP allies call Trump's Russia sanctions waiver a mistake.
In brief
GOP allies call Trump's Russia sanctions waiver a mistake. Republican members of Congress criticized President Trump's decision to waive a tariff law restricting Russian energy exports as irresponsible. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Trump's Russia Sanctions Waiver
Republican members of Congress blasted U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to waive a tariff law passed last month to restrict Russian energy exports.
GOP Allies Criticize Waiver
Critics argued the move will help Moscow wage its war on Ukraine and bypass sanctions law championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Sen. Ted Cruz's Stance
Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican closely allied to Trump, said the administration should have found other ways to lower fuel costs.
Alternative Solutions
Cruz suggested importing more fuel from Canada or waiving renewable-fuel requirements instead.
The short version
Republican members of Congress criticized President Trump's decision to waive a tariff law restricting Russian energy exports as irresponsible.
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