New Jersey governor threatens ports with sanctions on Russian diesel New Jersey state authorities have warned port operators not to accept tankers carrying Russian diesel. This is reported by the "New York Times". Governor Mickey Sherrill sent letters to 10 companies that operate ports and terminals. She demanded to prevent the entry of ships carrying Russian fuel and promised severe sanctions for violating the ban. However, according to the publication, such a step could lead to a conflict between the state and the federal authorities. American companies, for their part, run the risk of refusing to import Russian diesel fuel, fearing public dissatisfaction and lawsuits.

New Jersey governor threatens ports with sanctions on Russian diesel New Jersey state authorities have warned port operators not to accept tankers carrying Russian diesel. This is reported by the "New York Times". Governor Mickey Sherrill sent letters to 10 companies that operate ports and terminals. She demanded to prevent the entry of ships carrying Russian fuel and promised severe sanctions for violating the ban. However, according to the publication, such a step could lead to a conflict between the state and the federal authorities. American companies, for their part, run the risk of refusing to import Russian diesel fuel, fearing public dissatisfaction and lawsuits.