Trump eases Russian diesel restrictions despite bipartisan opposition
President Trump has temporarily relaxed some restrictions on Russian diesel, aiming to lower global fuel prices and encourage Moscow toward a peace deal. Six Republican senators and Democrats urged him to reverse the decision, while five House Republicans backed a separate letter to revoke the Treasury authorization. The move comes as a new sanctions law is set to take effect and analysts doubt it will significantly reduce U.S. prices.
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