US officials defend plans to boost diesel supplies saying lower fuel prices will help consumers despite legal objections.
Trump administration has legal authority for Russian diesel deal, Bessent says
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Trump administration claims legal authority to proceed with Russian diesel deal, according to Treasury Secretary Bessent.
- Bessent stated the administration will use existing legal authority for the diesel deal.
- He dismissed congressional concerns about legal restrictions on the agreement.
- The deal aims to lower diesel prices, according to Bessent.
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