New Jersey governor warns importing Russian diesel 'will be met with harsh penalties' amid Trump deal
"Any effort to profit from the illegal trade in Russian fuel will be met with harsh penalties. I urge you to turn away any tanker that seeks to use your facilities in furtherance of such unlawful activity," New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill wrote to ports in the state.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has cautioned that importing Russian diesel into the state's ports remains illegal, even following a recent deal between the U.S. and Russia. Any attempt to profit from the unlawful trade of Russian fuel would face severe penalties, according to a letter Sherrill sent to New Jersey ports and terminal operators on November 2.
The governor emphasized that purchasing Russian diesel would only contribute to financing Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, without alleviating fuel costs within the United States.
In October, President Donald Trump announced Russia's agreement to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to the U.S. and global markets following a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump claimed that Russia would initially provide over 300,000 tons by October, followed by an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons shortly after that.
However, Sherrill criticized the Trump administration's deal with Russia, pointing out that Tehran, an ally of Russia, is a U.S. enemy whose military has killed 23 American service members and injured many others.
Furthermore, Sherrill noted that President Trump lacks the authority to waive sanctions under the Russian Oil Act, unless he certifies that Russia has withdrawn its forces from Ukraine – a condition Trump has not met. New Jersey intends to employ all legal and regulatory resources at its disposal to prevent ports, businesses, and infrastructure from being exploited to benefit interests contrary to those of the United States of America and New Jersey, Sherrill concluded.
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