Russian Diesel Cargo Idles Off US East Coast as Buyers Shun Imports Despite Sanctions Waiver

A tanker carrying Russian diesel is anchored off the US Eastern Seaboard, but US buyers are resisting imports despite a temporary Trump administration waiver on some Russian fuel sanctions. The resistance reflects reputational, logistical, and legal uncertainties, and the cargo's fate remains unclear. This tests the practical impact of the waiver and signals limited near-term US demand for Russian fuel.

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