waiver
Coverage of waiver in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. rescinds waiver permitting Iranian oil sales after Iranian attacks on tankers
The U.S. revoked a waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, a key revenue source for Iran, following attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration took this action in response to the incidents.
- US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expire
The U.S. Treasury did not extend a sanctions waiver for Russian seaborne oil, which expired at midnight. President Donald Trump and administration officials did not clarify if the sanctions would be re-imposed.
- FCC router rule raises questions about future updates
The FCC updated its 'Covered List' to block new foreign routers from U.S. sales due to national security concerns, but existing routers can still receive updates until at least March 2027 under a temporary waiver. The policy focuses on future device approvals rather than current devices, with conditional approvals granted for some products from NETGEAR and Adtran through October 2027.