Two tankers with Russian diesel turn away from U.S., casting doubt on import plan
Two tankers that had been headed to the U.S. with Russian diesel changed course, and President Trump's plan to allow such imports now looks uncertain.
Two tankers carrying Russian diesel that were first bound for the United States have changed course, according to PBS NewsHour and Deutsche Welle. The shift casts doubt on President Donald Trump's plan to permit imports of Russian diesel.
PBS NewsHour reports that state and federal officials this week warned of possible legal consequences for anyone handling such shipments. It says the plan seemed to stall after those warnings.
Deutsche Welle reports that the tankers are unable to dock because of existing sanctions. It describes an ostensible deal between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring diesel to the U.S. Deutsche Welle's account is hedged as "reportedly."
The reports do not say where the tankers went instead. They do not say whether any other shipments are planned.
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- PBS NewsHourTankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to U.S.Thu, Nov 5, 7:17 PM EST
- Deutsche WelleTankers carrying Russian diesel to the US change courseFri, Nov 6, 3:55 PM EST
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