Lawmakers Argue Trump's Russia Diesel Deal 'Violates' the Law. Here's What Legal Experts Say
- President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash over his plan to import diesel from Russia, with some Republican and Democratic lawmakers insisting that the controversial deal “violates” the law.
- Congress four years ago passed the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, which prohibits U.
- imports of Russian-origin energy products covered by Chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, including diesel.
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- President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash over his plan to import diesel from Russia, with some Republican and Democratic lawmakers insisting that the controversial deal “violates” the law.
- Congress four years ago passed the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, which prohibits U.
- imports of Russian-origin energy products covered by Chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, including diesel.
Sources: Time