Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russian diesel import plans

Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised a deal to import Russian diesel announced weeks before the US midterm elections.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT

Trump is facing growing criticism from lawmakers in both parties over plans to import diesel from Russia.

The deal was announced weeks ahead of the US midterm elections, drawing objections from Republicans as well as Democrats.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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