Trump Weighs Reinstating Sanctions on Russian Oil

The administration’s stance follows the expiration of a critical Treasury waiver, which lapsed at midnight on Tuesday without an official extension. By allowing the deadline to pass in silence, the White House has left the market in a state of uncertainty regarding the future of Russian energy exports and the enforcement of previous trade restrictions. Trump’s remarks confirm that the administration is treating the waiver as a tactical lever rather than a permanent fixture of its foreign policy.