Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denied that the U.S. granted Russia sanctions relief via a diesel deal, stating the waiver was a routine energy market move.
01Summary
- 01Scott Bessent said on NBC's 'Meet the Press' that President Trump did not offer Russia sanctions relief.
- 02The U.S. waived upcoming sanctions on Russia to allow diesel imports into the U.S. and global markets.
- 03Bessent described the waiver as a standard measure for energy market stability, not a policy shift.
- 04The deal permits Russia to export diesel to the U.S., bypassing some sanctions restrictions.
- 05NBC's Kristen Welker pressed Bessent on the waiver's implications during the Sunday interview.
02Why it matters
This clarifies U.S. policy amid concerns that the diesel deal could weaken sanctions on Russia, affecting global energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
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