Trump's Russia diesel deal draws GOP and European criticism

President Trump announced on Oct. 9 that Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and global market immediately, 500,000 tons in November, then 1,000,000 tons, and said prices would fall as a result. Energy analysts said the deal is unlikely to significantly lower U.S. prices. Republican senators Collins, Murkowski, Curtis and Tillis criticized the deal, as did Democrats. European officials objected, and Ukraine called it a gift to Putin.