# Trump says he can tighten Russia sanctions ‘any time’

https://mins.news/en/item/105495

- TASS, 2026-10-18 22:58 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203879

> US President Donald Trump said he could tighten sanctions on Russia whenever he chooses. He had earlier taken 60 days to assess the economic impact of Russia-related sanctions and tariffs on other countries. A law tightening measures against Russian officials and state-owned companies also provides for higher tariffs, which the US administration may choose not to impose if it deems them contrary to US interests.

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