A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has criticized President Trump's diesel agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Politico reports. Members of both parties described the deal in harsh terms, with some calling it a betrayal and others saying it hands an advantage to an adversary.
The criticism was not limited to Democrats. CNBC reports that more Republicans have come out against the agreement, adding to the bipartisan pushback. Axios reports that a bipartisan coalition has labeled the deal a betrayal.
Reaction abroad has also been negative. According to The New York Times, the United Kingdom and Europe have recoiled from the agreement, signaling allied unease with Washington's approach to Moscow.
AP News reports that the deal has drawn criticism from a frustrated Congress, suggesting lawmakers see the arrangement as out of step with their priorities on Russia.
The reporting so far focuses on the political response rather than the terms of the agreement itself. Politico's account centers on senators' objections, while the other outlets describe growing opposition among Republicans and allies. No details of the deal's provisions, its value, or its timeline appear in the available reporting.
What to watch next: whether Congress moves beyond criticism toward legislative action, and whether the backlash from European allies changes the administration's position on the agreement.
