U.S. President Trump faces backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russia agreed to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately to help lower domestic energy prices.

The deal drew criticism from a bipartisan group of U.S. senators who argued that importing Russian energy violates federal laws banning such purchases.

The U.S. Treasury is reportedly suspending sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 7 as part of the agreement.