US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to increase tariffs on goods imported from Russia by 500%, as well as additional tariffs on the largest buyers of Russian energy and countries that help circumvent sanctions. on setting fees. At the same time, the American leader suspended the application of a number of sanctions provisions of the new law. According to the document signed on October 16, customs duties on Russian goods are increased by 500%. A 100% increase in customs duties is planned for the five largest importers of Russian oil and natural gas, if they knowingly make new purchases of Russian raw materials starting from October 18, 2026. The customs duties of the goods of the five countries, which, according to the assessment of the American authorities, most contribute to the circumvention of sanctions against the Russian oil industry, should be increased by 100%. The US trade representative, in cooperation with other agencies, should decide which countries are in question. At the same time, Trump used the right of the president to cancel the application of separate provisions of the law on sanctions against Russia and Iran, signed on September 18, 2026. In particular, the decree exempts from customs duties stipulated by the law and suspends the application of a number of sanctions and restrictions. The document clarifies that these exemptions do not invalidate sanctions imposed by earlier separate decrees against Russia. The waiver will remain in effect until the President of the United States or authorized representatives of the administration determine that further action is necessary. Trump explained the decision to suspend certain clauses in terms of US national interests and said that he had sent the corresponding justification to Congress.