Why Did Trump Make a Diesel Deal With Putin?

David E. Sanger, our national security and White House correspondent, explains why President Donald Trump agreed with President Vladimir V. Putin to import Russian diesel fuel in the coming months, despite the recent congressional law signed to tighten energy sanctions on Russia.

David A. Sanger, our national security and White House correspondent, explains why President Donald Trump agreed with President Vladimir V. It explains Putin's decision to import Russian diesel fuel in the coming months, despite Congress recently signing legislation to tighten energy sanctions on Russia.