Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel has triggered bipartisan criticism in Congress, with senators warning it could aid Putin and clash with U.S. law. Energy experts doubt it will lower U.S. pump prices.
01Summary
- 01Trump announced a deal with Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel to the U.S. to try to ease high fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.
- 02Six Democratic and Republican senators urged Trump to reverse course, saying the U.S. should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline.
- 03Congress banned imports of Russian energy products in 2022, and Rep. Lloyd Doggett said Trump is directly violating that law.
- 04Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson said she was nervous about any move to relieve a sanction on Russia.
- 05Trump said on Monday that the deal would help farmers and ranchers and dismissed Republican criticism as not serious.
02Why it matters
The dispute affects U.S. fuel policy, sanctions on Russia and the broader relationship with Ukraine. If the deal stands, it could also create legal and political risk for Trump and Congress.
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