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Central Banks & Monetary Policy

Trump waives Russian energy tariffs scheduled to take effect today

President Trump has waived tariffs tied to Russian energy purchases scheduled to take effect today, removing a potential inflation shock that could have tightened financial conditions for cryptocurrency markets. The move exercises presidential authority under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, leaving future policy shifts as the key variable for […]

October 18, 2026