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President Donald Trump's announcement that Russia will supply diesel fuel to the global market conflicts with recent U.S. efforts to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war.
While Trump claimed the agreement would swiftly lower record-high diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections, critics argued it directly contradicts new federal law.
The announcement follows the enactment of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which Trump signed into law three weeks prior.
The legislation empowers the president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major purchasers of Russian crude oil or gas.
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