Mike Rogers Criticizes Trump's Pause on Russia Sanctions
What happened
Mike Rogers criticized President Donald Trump's decision to pause sanctions on Russia. Trump had announced waiving sanctions and duties under the Graham Act, a bipartisan measure that authorized tariffs of up to 100% on major importers of Russian petroleum products. Rogers stated he would have supported the sanctions legislation and argued that the administration must take more action to bring down soaring diesel prices.
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Why it matters
The pause in sanctions, which Trump cited as being in the national interests of the United States, has drawn criticism from lawmakers. Rogers linked the success of the sanctions strategy to the potential for lower diesel prices in the United States.
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Who's involved
- Mike RogersAmerican politician who criticized the sanctions pause.
- Donald TrumpPresident of the United States who announced the waiver of sanctions.
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Mike Rogers
American politician (born 1963)