️🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦WSJ: US President Trump's plan to import Russian diesel has yet to produce a single shipment to the US, as several tankers initially bound for US ports rerouted after struggling to find buyers willing to handle the controversial cargoes.
One tanker, carrying about 300,000 barrels of Russian diesel, slowed near the east coast of the US and began circling before reportedly heading to South America. Three other vessels also headed: two towards Brazil and one towards Egypt.
US companies are reportedly hesitant to accept the fuel because of legal, sanctions compliance and reputational risks. Although the Trump administration exempted Russian diesel from US sanctions, imports are still banned in the UK, EU and Switzerland.