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Analysis: Trump’s shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices

Donald Trump’s decision to import Russian fuel to the US represents a remarkable about-face from the president.

Just three weeks ago, Trump signed legislation to authorise fresh American sanctions and tariffs on nations that import Russian oil and gas.

Now, Trump says, Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel to the US and world markets in the coming months.

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