US faces criticism over Russian diesel deal ahead of October 18 deadline

Trump's Russian diesel deal faced sharp criticism on October 11 as impending US sanctions neared.
The US plans to import over 300,000 tonnes of Russian diesel to curb rising domestic prices.
Under the Graham Act, tariffs reaching 100% could hit major Russian crude buyers starting October 18.
The US authorised Russian diesel imports until April 2027, raising questions over its own sanctions policy.

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