# Trump sidelines sweeping Russia sanctions as GOP allies warn pressure on Putin is slipping

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-sidelines-sweeping-russia-sanctions-as-gop-allies-warn-pressure-on-putin-is-slipping/
- Published: 2026-10-23T10:00:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T10:39:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-sidelines-sweeping-russia-sanctions-gop-allies-warn-pressure-putin-slipping
- Topics: Europe, Geopolitics, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump has waived most new Russia penalties.
- The move has drawn criticism from Republican supporters of the law.
- Experts warn that holding back could weaken the threat of sanctions.

## Summary

President Donald Trump has put most new US sanctions and tariffs on Russia on hold, arguing that keeping them in reserve could help bring Vladimir Putin to peace talks. The decision has prompted criticism from Republican supporters of the legislation and raised concerns that Moscow may doubt Washington’s willingness to impose penalties.

The Graham Act, signed in September, authorised tariffs on Russia and major buyers of its energy, as well as sanctions on Russian financial institutions and companies doing significant business with them. It also gave the president power to waive penalties, which Trump has used; the administration has separately eased restrictions on Russian diesel exports. Foreign policy expert Hal Brands said repeatedly withholding sanctions could weaken their credibility, while Republican senators including Katie Britt, Shelley Moore Capito and Thom Tillis urged the administration to increase pressure.

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