Author: Alan Rappeport

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Trump Offers Putin Economic Relief in Hopes That Russia Will Return the Favor

The Trump administration is ignoring the will of Congress and waiving new Russia sanctions amid fears that high energy prices will cost Republicans in next month’s elections.

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Trump Signs Order Waiving New Russia Sanctions

The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

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The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

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