US senators want Trump to reverse course on Russia diesel
A bipartisan group of US senators is urging President Trump to reverse a decision to allow Russian diesel imports, citing existing sanctions and legal concerns. The senators argue the deal undermines US policy regarding the war in Ukraine.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant legislative-executive conflict regarding foreign policy and the enforcement of economic sanctions against Russia.
Republican senator Thom Tillis is among those who criticised the diesel deal, warning it could put American lives at risk.
Listen WASHINGTON - Republican and Democratic US senators called on President Donald Trump on Oct 11 to “reverse course” on his diesel supply deal with Russia , saying it runs counter to US law barring imports of energy until Russia ends its aggression against Ukraine.
“Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine,” the seven senators - four of Trump’s fellow Republicans and three Democrats - said in a statement.
They also said that the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation of its decision, something also required by law.
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