New Jersey Moves to Block Trump's Russian Diesel Imports

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New Jersey Moves to Block Trump's Russian Diesel Imports

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill urged port and terminal operators to refuse Russian diesel shipments bound for the US East Coast, potentially complicating President Trump's efforts to increase fuel supplies. The dispute unfolds amid a global refining squeeze linked to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

New Jersey Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill warned port and terminal operators in the state against "purchasing or unloading the illegal Russian fuel currently bound for the east coast of the United States."  Sherrill's move threatens to complicate President Trump's efforts to bring Russian diesel into US markets to ease high industrial fuel prices amid a severe global refining squeeze fueled by Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Monday letter, Sherrill urged operators to turn away…

Security Conflict Politics Markets Commodities Energy Shipping Russian diesel New Jersey Mikie Sherrill Donald Trump fuel imports sanctions Strait of Hormuz refining squeeze

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