Lawmakers urge Trump administration to drop Russian diesel deal

At a glance

Lawmakers from both political parties have criticized the administration's diesel agreement with Russia.1 2
Senators urged the administration to cancel the arrangement to avoid aiding Russia financially.1 2

U.S. lawmakers are criticizing the administration's plan regarding diesel imports from Russia.1 2

Both Republican and Democratic members of Congress spoke out against the agreement.1 2

Senators called for the deal to be abandoned.1 2

Lawmakers stated that the U.S. should not offer financial support to Putin.1 2

Where sources agree

Lawmakers criticize the diesel agreement2 of 3
Senators call to scrap the deal2 of 3

Who covered this

2 International1 National

Sources

1BBC NewsTrump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia ↗
2FortuneSenators call on Trump to scrap diesel deal, saying U.S. ‘should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline’ while Russia kills Ukrainian civilians ↗
3The GuardianTrump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts say ↗

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