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Senator questions legality of Trump's Russian diesel deal

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Senator Thom Tillis has raised concerns that Donald Trump's recent diesel supply deal with Russia may be illegal. Tillis stated that the agreement, which temporarily lifts US sanctions on Russian fuel, could put American lives at risk. The deal aims to lower diesel prices, which are currently at near-record highs and could impact upcoming congressional elections. AI

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Senator questions legality of Trump's Russian diesel deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Trump’s Russian diesel deal may be illegal, says prominent Republican senator

    Republican US Senator Thom ⁠Tillis on Sunday said US President Donald ⁠Trump’s diesel supply deal with Russia may be ⁠illegal and will put American lives at risk, adding to bipartisan criticism of the arrangement announced by the president on Friday. Trump said that Russia had ag…

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