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6 senators call for Trump administration to ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel plan

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices. Trump shocked lawmakers when he announced on social media Friday that he

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Trump doubling down on Russian diesel deal as Republicans run from itThe fuel exports from Moscow complete a trio of economic moves that are roiling his party.

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Ex-national security adviser concerned over Russian diesel deal"Trump sees international relations through the prism of personal relationships among leaders," Bolton said.

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French Socialist Presidential Candidate Accuses Trump of Being a 'Useful Idiot' for Russian Diesel DealFrench Socialist presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for easing restrictions on Russian energy exports, which the Frenchman claimed would damage Europe. The post French Socialist Presidential Candidate Accuses Trump of Being a ‘Useful Idiot’ for Russian Diesel Deal appeared first on Breitbart .

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House Democrat introduces bipartisan bill to block Trump’s Russian diesel dealPresident Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia has drawn furor from Republicans and Democrats alike on Capitol Hill.

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Americans are paying $6 for diesel, and 12 senators want more Russia sanctions anywayTwelve U.S. senators from both parties urged President Trump to reverse his deal lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Texas Sen. John Cornyn joined four other Republicans and six Democrats in signing the letter. The senators called the deal a betrayal of Ukraine and said it would do […]

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