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US lawmakers criticize Trump’s Russia diesel deal

Updated 2026-10-12 05:25 UTC 2 sources Negative

Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticized President Trump's plan to import diesel from Russia, which was announced before the US midterm elections. The move has sparked growing backlash amid concerns over national security.

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The Guardian

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2026-10-12 04:55 UTC

BBC News

Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia

Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.

2026-10-11 23:18 UTC