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Trump says Russia will supply diesel to the US and global markets
US President Donald Trump said Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the United States and global markets.
He said another 500,000 tonnes would follow in November, with 1 million more tonnes coming later.
Trump said the shipments would bring diesel prices down.
The deal was made with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Observers expect China to treat the arrangement as a short-term transaction and watch what happens next.
They said Beijing may be cautious because Trump could change course again.
The longer-term impact of the deal remains uncertain.
Donald Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the United States and global markets.
He said another 500,000 tonnes would follow in November, with a further 1 million tonnes arriving within a short period.
Trump said the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin would bring diesel prices down quickly.
Observers said China was likely to view the US dealings with Russia as transactional and wait to assess their longer-term impact.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- What
- Trump said Russia would supply diesel to the United States and global markets under a deal.
- When
- Trump said more than 300,000 tonnes would be supplied immediately, another 500,000 tonnes in November, and a further 1 million tonnes within a short period.
- Where
- The United States and global markets.
- Why
- Trump said the supplies would bring diesel prices down. Observers said China may wait to assess the deal’s longer-term impact.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the United States and global markets.
Trump said another 500,000 tonnes would follow.
Trump said a further 1 million tonnes would be supplied.
- Initial supply
- More than 300,000 tonnes
- Further supply in November
- 500,000 tonnes
- Additional supply
- 1 million tonnes within a short period
- Countries involved
- United States and Russia
- Potential recipients
- US and global markets
What people are saying
Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST!
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