Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
- Donald Trump's decision to import Russian fuel to the US represents a remarkable about-face from the president.
- Just three weeks ago, Trump signed legislation to authorise fresh American sanctions and tariffs on nations that import Russian oil and gas.
- Now, Trump says, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel to the US and world markets in the coming months.
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- Donald Trump's decision to import Russian fuel to the US represents a remarkable about-face from the president.
- Just three weeks ago, Trump signed legislation to authorise fresh American sanctions and tariffs on nations that import Russian oil and gas.
- Now, Trump says, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel to the US and world markets in the coming months.
Sources: BBC News