US President Donald Trump has decided to ease several sanctions, sanctions and tariffs on Russia. Trump has given this information by issuing an order. The sanctions and charges were to be implemented under legislation signed by Trump last month. However, just days before their implementation, Trump relaxed many of the rules. Trump’s decision comes at a time when his stance towards Russia is softening. At the same time, he is publicly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump has also said that Ukraine needs to choose a new leader.

Countries that buy oil from Russia may face up to 100% tariffs

Senator Lindsey Graham was the main pusher of this legislation in the US Parliament. He has passed away. Trump in September Lindsey O. Graham signed into law the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Under this law, economic pressure was intended to be imposed on countries that buy oil and gas from Russia. According to this, within 30 days, tariffs of up to 100% could be imposed on goods coming into the US from the five largest buyers of crude oil or gas from Russia.

The rule could also apply to countries that knowingly bought oil or gas from Russia 30 days after the law was enacted. Apart from this, the action may also be taken against the five major countries that helped Russia evade the sanctions.

Many countries, including India, expressed concern

India is among the major countries of the world that buy oil from Russia. So many countries including India and China expressed concern about this law. If a 100% tariff is imposed on goods coming from these countries to the US, their business in the US market may be affected. The countries that buy the most oil from Russia are China, India, Azerbaijan, Hungary and Slovakia.

Trump referred to America’s national interest

In an order issued by the White House on Friday, Trump said he had told the US Congress that it was in America’s national interest to make concessions at this time. In this way, Trump waived many of the restrictions and duties applicable under the Act before it took effect. However, the available statement does not specify which restrictions and charges are exempted.