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Governor warns port operators could face penalties for Russian diesel
New Jersey governor warns port operators risk federal penalties if they accept Russian diesel imports.
In brief
New Jersey governor warns port operators risk federal penalties if they accept Russian diesel imports. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warns port operators could face civil and criminal penalties under the 2022 Russian Oil Act if they accept Russian diesel imports. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
New Jersey governor warns port operators
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned port operators they could face civil and criminal penalties if they accept Russian diesel imports.
Russian diesel imports help finance Ukraine war
Sherrill claimed the imports would help finance Russia’s war with Ukraine and circumvent mandated congressional review.
2022 Russian Oil Act requires military withdrawal
The 2022 Russian Oil Act mandated Trump to certify Russia has withdrawn military from Ukraine before granting temporary repeal.
Five-year statute of limitations
The 2022 act has a five-year statute of limitations, putting companies at risk long after Trump leaves office.
Potential penalties for port operators
Sherrill warned operators could face millions of dollars in penalties long after Trump’s administration ends.
Trump’s diesel deal details
Trump said Russia would supply 300,000 tons of diesel in October, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons immediately afterward.
Greenpeace reports four suspected shipments
Greenpeace identified four suspected Russian diesel shipments heading toward the U.S. with two ships confirmed to be owned by Vietnamese and Eastern Mediterranean companies.
Senate opposes the deal
Democratic and Republican Senators signed an open letter denouncing the deal as a gift to Russia and betrayal of allies.
Treasury says deal is legal
The Treasury Department said Trump’s license is consistent with OFAC practices and compliant with federal law.
The takeaway
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warns port operators could face civil and criminal penalties under the 2022 Russian Oil Act if they accept Russian diesel imports.
