US lawmaker seeks to halt Trump's diesel trade deal with Russia
A new bill would stop the agreement, which analysts say mainly benefits Russian companies. The lawmaker argues it will not lower American costs.
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What happened
A US lawmaker has introduced a bill that would block Trump's diesel trade deal with Russia. Analysts say Russian companies would benefit most from the agreement, and critics have raised concerns about its implications.
Why it matters
The lawmaker says the deal would fail to ease costs for Americans and would send money to Russia's leader, who could use it to keep attacking Ukrainian civilians.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 11:39 AM ET: Analysts said Russian companies stand to gain the most from Trump's diesel deal.
- Oct 16, 3:59 PM ET: A US lawmaker introduced a bill to block the Russian diesel deal, arguing it would not lower costs for Americans.
Coverage
- US lawmaker introduces bill blocking Trump's Russian diesel deal (Kyiv Independent)
- Russian Firms Stand to Gain Most From Trump’s Diesel Deal, Analysts Say (The Moscow Times)
- Analysis of Trump's Diesel Deal with Russia Raises Concerns (India News Network)
- Trump pauses Russia sanctions for 60 days, drawing Kyiv's criticism
- Trump delays Russia sanctions to keep talks alive
- US pauses Russia sanctions for 60 days, drawing bipartisan criticism
- Trump suspends some Russia oil sanctions, offering buyers possible relief
- US president eases Russia sanctions that had threatened India with duties
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