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Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Monday defended a diesel oil deal he made with Russia as lawmakers from both parties complained the agreement appears to violate US law barring imports of Russian energy until Moscow ends its aggression against Ukraine. Trump said he is taking steps to bring down high fuel prices, which are jeopardizing Republican chances in the November 3 midterm elections. Prices have shot up since he launched a war against Iran seven months ago but he blames Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries as a leading factor. “I made the right choice for the American People...
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