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Bipartisan U.S. Senators Question Legality of Russian Oil Import Deal
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators questioned the legality of President Donald Trump's decision to allow the immediate import of 300,000 tons of Russian diesel.
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The lawmakers argued that the agreement runs counter to a 2002 congressional ban prohibiting Russian energy imports until Moscow ends its war in Ukraine.
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The Senators stated that the Trump administration failed to consult Congress or submit required statutory explanations for lifting the restrictions.