# 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.
- Title: Governor warns port operators could face penalties for…
- Summary: New Jersey governor warns port operators risk federal penalties if they accept Russian diesel imports. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warns port…
- Keywords: new jersey, russian oil, diesel, sanctions, trump administration, russia, ukraine, oil, diesel fuel, port operators, russian diesel shipments, 2022 russian oil act
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/governor-warns-port-operators-could-face-penalties-if-they-accept-russian-diesel
- Published: 2026-11-03T19:49:05+00:00
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- Topics: new jersey, russian oil, diesel, sanctions, trump administration, russia, ukraine, oil, diesel fuel, port operators, russian diesel shipments, 2022 russian oil act
## 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The 2022 Russian Oil Act mandated Trump to certify Russia has withdrawn military from Ukraine before granting temporary repeal.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.
## Key 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.