New Jersey's governor warns ports against accepting Russian diesel

What happened: New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill warned port officials and terminal operators in a Nov. 2 letter against accepting imported Russian diesel, saying the shipments would break federal law. Key numbers: Congress banned Russian energy imports in April 2022. Treasury announced an Oct. 9 waiver on Russia's energy sector. Why it matters: Sherrill said Trump and Treasury officials lack blanket authority to waive congressional sanctions, and that ports accepting Russian diesel could face civil and criminal charges.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill warned port officials and terminal operators in a Nov. 2 letter against accepting imported Russian diesel, saying the shipments would break federal law.

Sherrill said Trump and Treasury officials lack blanket authority to waive congressional sanctions, and that ports accepting Russian diesel could face civil and criminal charges.