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00:02Six Republican senators joined six Democrats on Tuesday in urging President Trump to cancel
00:07an agreement allowing Russia to temporarily export nearly 36 million barrels of diesel
00:11through mid-April, according to CNBC.
00:14The bipartisan group warned that the deal would provide revenue to Russia for its war
00:18in Ukraine while offering little relief from high fuel prices.
00:21The lawmakers also argued that the agreement contradicts recently enacted sanctions legislation
00:26targeting Russia.
00:27Trump announced the deal Friday following a call with Vladimir Putin claiming it would
00:31quickly lower record high diesel prices.
00:34Oil analysts have questioned whether the additional supply would meaningfully affect prices.
00:38Trump defended the agreement Monday, saying he made the right choice for Americans.
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