Trump Waives Russia Measures as Rubio Cites 60-Day Review

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump wants up to 60 days to assess the economic effects of imposing the measures. Rubio described the period as a review of how sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying Russian energy could affect the global and U.S. economies. He made the remarks Saturday as he prepared to travel to Uzbekistan and India. The executive order says the waiver will remain in effect until Trump or the secretary of state, in consultation with other officials as appropriate, determines that further action is warranted. The order does not set a fixed end date for the waiver. Rubio’s 60-day description concerns the administration’s assessment, rather than a duration specified in the order. Trump said Saturday he had not yet announced a final decision, according to one account of his remarks. The Graham Act, signed by Trump last month, authorizes sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia and countries that buy Russian oil and gas. The measures were reported as scheduled to take effect the following week; another account said...