# Trump waives 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy

https://mins.news/en/item/103974

- TASS, 2026-10-17 02:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2203423

> US President Donald Trump declined to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, as provided for under a law targeting Moscow. A White House order says he waived duties under sections 112 and 113 of the Graham Act, citing section 115(a). Section 113 sets tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas.

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