# Trump's Diesel Deal Fails as Tankers Divert

> Russian oil tankers abandon US delivery after Trump's diesel deal collapses.
- Title: Trump's Diesel Deal Fails as Tankers Divert · France24
- Summary: Russian oil tankers abandon US delivery after Trump's diesel deal collapses. Trump's attempt to import Russian diesel via oil tankers failed as shipments…
- Keywords: trump, diesel, russian oil tankers, us midterm elections, brazil, sanctions, dmitriev, peskov, mikie sherrill, new york and new jersey port, France24
- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/americas/20261106-trump-stillborn-diesel-deal-why-russian-oil-tankers-are-not-heading-to-the-us
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- Topics: trump, diesel, russian oil tankers, us midterm elections, brazil, sanctions, dmitriev, peskov, mikie sherrill, new york and new jersey port, news, world
## Trump's Diesel Deal
Trump's controversial diesel deal with Putin aimed to lower prices for farmers and truckers but failed to prevent a democratic landslide.

> Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers
## Tankers Head to US
Three Russian oil tankers, including Agioi Fanendes, were scheduled to deliver diesel to US ports after Trump's deal.
## Tankers Change Course
The Talisman turned south after leaving Russia, while the Leruo now heads to Brazil instead of the US.
## Kremlin Denies Report
Moscow called the Financial Times report 'fake' but confirmed tankers continue on course to the US.

> Tankers destined for the us continue on course
## Putin's Spokesman
Putin's spokesman said the diesel shipments are a commercial matter that cannot be made public.

> All diesel will find its buyers
## Trump Meets Kremlin Envoy
Trump met with Kremlin envoy Dmitriev at the White House ahead of talks with Ukrainian officials.
## Tankers Diverted
Agioi Fanendes, Talisman, and Leruo tankers changed course to avoid US ports after midterm election.
## Analyst Prediction
Analysts believe the diesel deal is dead as tankers will sell diesel elsewhere, like Brazil.
## Maritime Specialist
Maritime security specialist says the deal is dead in practice despite theoretical existence.
## Political Shift
Trump lost political authority after midterm election, reducing risk of tankers being seized in US ports.
## No Reason to Maintain Illusion
Once election results were clear, there was no reason to keep the illusion of successful delivery.
## Key takeaway

Trump's attempt to import Russian diesel via oil tankers failed as shipments diverted to Brazil and other destinations after midterm election losses.