Twelve senators urge the president to reverse the agreement, questioning its benefits for American consumers.
Twelve senators—six Republicans and six Democrats—are asking President Trump to reverse his agreement allowing Russian diesel into global markets.
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The administration has presented the agreement as a way to ease fuel costs. In an October 13 letter, the senators argued it would provide Russia with revenue for its war against Ukraine while delivering limited relief to Americans.
The disagreement puts two concerns in direct tension: lowering household energy costs and maintaining pressure on Moscow. The agreement’s actual effect on prices remains uncertain.
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