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Trump Agrees to Sign Russia Sanctions Bill with Presidential Waiver Clause

The agreement highlights the tension between legislative and executive powers in foreign policy.
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10.8

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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2025-11-17
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Positive Impacts (3)
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Negative Impacts (9)
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Total impacts: 13 | Positive: 3 | Negative: 9
Event Overview

The agreement highlights the tension between legislative and executive powers in foreign policy. The inclusion of a waiver clause reflects the president's desire to maintain control over sanctions, indicating a delicate balance between congressional oversight and presidential authority.

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Trump Agrees to Sign Russia Sanctions Legislation with Final Decision Power
2025-11-18 07:13

Trump has expressed his willingness to sign legislation imposing sanctions on Russia, provided he retains the final decision-making power. The bill's vote was previously delayed in both the House and Senate due to Trump's preference for increasing tariffs on Indian imports. White House officials have emphasized that the bill must include a waiver clause to ensure the president's ultimate authority. Trump's statement on Sunday may clear the way for the bill's progress in Congress.

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