Trump's Russian diesel deal hits snag as tankers change course
Associated Press · David Mchugh, Paul Wiseman ·
President Donald Trump's plan to import Russian diesel is facing setbacks. State and federal officials warn that ports and companies handling these shipments could face legal consequences. Two tankers initially headed for the U.S. have changed course. Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin last month to make Russian diesel available to U.S. and global markets. The U.S. banned Russian energy imports after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has advised port operators in her state to turn away ships carrying the fuel. Federal lawmakers also have warned major banks, port authorities and fuel distributors that facilitating the imports could expose companies to civil or criminal liability.
Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to US
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to allow imports of Russian diesel appeared to falter this week after state and federal officials warned that handling any shipments could bring legal consequences and two tankers initially bound for the United States changed course.
Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Oct. 9 to make more than 300,000 metric tons of Russia’s diesel available immediately to U.S. and global markets, with larger shipments to follow. The U.S. banned Russian energy imports after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and the deal angered some lawmakers and foreign allies.
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