Trump Strikes Deal with Putin to Supply Russian Diesel to U.S. and Global Markets
The Treasury Department issued a temporary license as diesel futures fell more than 4.8% and Russia pledged millions of tons for U.S. and global markets.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter, aiming to lower fuel prices ahead of midterm elections.
- The U.S. Treasury Department issued a temporary general license immediately after the announcement, exempting Russian diesel shipments from sanctions through April 7, 2027 to facilitate global energy supplies.
- Energy analysts question the deal's viability, citing Russia's ongoing export restrictions and damaged refineries from Ukrainian strikes, while the combined supply covers roughly three and a half days of U.S. diesel demand.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the deal a "weak decision," while Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned it as a betrayal of Ukraine and U.S. national security.
- The policy shift reverses bipartisan sanctions legislation signed last month targeting Russia's energy sector, as the administration prioritizes lowering domestic fuel costs ahead of November's midterm elections.
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