# Trump delays Russia sanctions he just signed

> President Trump has suspended a sweeping sanctions package on Russia that he signed into law last month, citing national interest.
- Title: Trump delays Russia sanctions he just signed · Al Jazeera
- Summary: President Trump has suspended a sweeping sanctions package on Russia that he signed into law last month, citing national interest. Trump suspended Russia…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/trump-puts-on-hold-new-russia-sanctions-he-signed-into-law?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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- Topics: donald trump, russia, sanctions, executive order, united states, news, world, politics
## Trump halts Russia sanctions package
US President Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping package of sanctions on Russia that he signed into law last month.
## Executive order signed Friday
Trump signed an executive order on Friday, two days before a deadline in the law that would put the sanctions into effect.
## Trump cites national interest
Trump told Congress the pause on the Russia sanctions is in the national interest, suspending implementation of the law he had signed.
## Key takeaway

Trump suspended Russia sanctions he signed into law last month, saying the delay serves the national interest.