Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
BBC News reports: Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
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