Hard truths driving Trump to buy Russian diesel: 'we don't have leverage'

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Greg Swenson, Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK, unpacks Donald Trump’s decision to allow exemptions on Russian diesel. As President Zelensky and Western critics express concern over funding Russia’s war efforts, Swenson argues that the move is purely transactional - designed to relieve acute supply chain pressures on the US trucking industry and curb domestic fuel inflation. Video Chapters 00:00 - Trump's Announcement on Russian Oil Deal 00:11 - Impact of Exemption on Russian Revenue & Prices 00:40 - US Trucking Industry & European Energy Dependency 02:21 - Sanctions Bill & Congressional Votes 03:52 - Biden Administration Energy Policy vs Trump Policy 08:57 - US Diesel Refining Capacity Constraints 09:56 - Gulf Risk Premiums & Global Price Relief 11:46 - US Energy Strategy & Diplomatic Relations with Ukraine 14:05 - Geopolitical Leverage & Negotiating Terms 16:23 - Domestic Economic Impacts & Trucking Relief The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories

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