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'Not a USA deal': Trump downplays Russian diesel plan in the face of GOP criticism
Yahoo Finance • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump has begun downplaying his recent deal to allow imports of Russian diesel into the US, emphasizing that it is "not a deal with me" but rather "a deal for the world."
- The plan involves releasing 300,000 tons of Russian diesel initially, followed by an additional 1.5 million tons in the coming months, totaling about 13.5 million barrels, with US purchases authorized through next April.
- The deal has faced strong bipartisan criticism, including from Republican senators who have urged Trump to "immediately reverse course," and some energy experts question its legality and effectiveness.
- Despite the deal, diesel prices remain high, with no immediate relief expected for consumers such as truckers and farmers, and concerns persist that the imports could indirectly fund Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.
- Trump continues to defend the agreement amid widespread backlash, while some Republican figures distance themselves from the plan on the midterm campaign trail.
