Trump Waives Russian Oil Sanctions, Eases 100% Tariff Threat Ahead of Marco Rubio Visit

United States President Donald Trump has waived key sanctions on Russian energy trade and suspended the threat of 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers, offering major relief to India. The move comes ahead of US Senator Marco Rubio's visit to India and amid escalating domestic fuel and gasoline prices in the United States. Invoking powers under the Lindsey Graham Act, the Trump administration certified the sanctions waiver as being in the national interest of the United States. The decision follows rising energy price concerns ahead of upcoming US midterm elections and recent American moves to import diesel from Russia.