Politics · United States · 1 hr ago
Trump says he will make a decision on sanctions against Russia
Donald Trump says he plans to decide on sanctions against Russia, but has not said what he will choose.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the administration has 60 days to assess the effects of possible sanctions and related tariffs.
The measures stem from a law Trump signed on September 18 that calls for tougher sanctions on Russian leaders and state-owned companies.
The law also provides for a 500% increase in tariffs on imports from Russia and a 100% increase on imports from major buyers of Russian energy.
Trump suspended the measures while awaiting further instructions, which he or Rubio can issue.
The review will consider effects on the US and global economies, as well as volatility in energy markets.
The administration is still weighing whether to apply the measures, and Trump has said his decision will be good for the country and the world.
Donald Trump said he intends to make a decision on anti-Russian sanctions that he considers good for the United States and the world.
He did not disclose what the decision would be.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump had set a 60-day period to assess the potential effects of sanctions and related tariffs.
Rubio said the assessment was prompted by volatility in global energy markets.
Trump had signed legislation mandating tougher sanctions, but an executive order suspended their application pending further instructions.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump said he would decide on anti-Russian sanctions.
- What
- He said the decision would be good for the United States and the world, but did not disclose what it would be.
- When
- October 18, 2026.
- Where
- Trump spoke to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
- Why
- Rubio said the administration was assessing the potential effects of sanctions and related tariffs amid volatility in global energy markets.
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Trump signed a bill passed by Congress mandating tougher sanctions against Russia.
Trump signed an executive order suspending the application of the anti-Russian measures pending further instructions from him or the secretary of state.
Rubio said Trump had set a 60-day window to assess the potential consequences of sanctions and related tariffs.
Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago that he intended to make a decision on anti-Russian sanctions.
- Decision
- Trump said it would be good for the United States and the world
- Assessment period
- 60 days
- Sanctions bill
- Signed by Trump on September 18
- Tariffs on Russian imports
- The legislation provides for a 500% increase
- Tariffs on imports from major purchasers of Russian energy
- The legislation provides for a 100% increase
What people are saying
It's a very good decision, and it's going to be a decision that's good for the country, and I think good for the world because we're really at a world stage
Trump set a 60-day window to evaluate the potential consequences of imposing sanctions on Russia