Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia - BBC
President Donald Trump is facing bipartisan criticism for a deal to import diesel from Russia, which contradicts his own recent sanctions on Russian energy. The agreement aims to lower domestic fuel prices but has drawn condemnation from Ukraine and US lawmakers.
Why it matters
The deal highlights a significant conflict between domestic economic policy and international geopolitical sanctions during an ongoing global energy crisis.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Madeline Halpert EPA/Shutterstock Global fuel prices have soared since the US-Israel war with Iran began at the end of February US President Donald Trump is facing a growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia as the Iran war continues to impact global energy prices.
Trump on Friday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately "to the American and global marketplace" followed by several other shipments.
That is despite signing legislation to authorise fresh US sanctions and tariffs on nations that import Russian oil and gas just weeks ago.
The move has been criticised by some Republican and Democratic lawmakers, who believe the deal violates US laws.
As well as the initial release of 300,000 tonnes of diesel, Trump said Russia would then supply 500,000 tonnes in November and one million more after that.
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