1st ship carrying Russian diesel heads to US after Trump-Putin deal

The first tanker carrying 40,000 ‌metric tons of Russian diesel is ​heading towards New York ⁠following an ​agreement between US President Donald ​Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Russia had ​agreed to ​lift a self-imposed ban on ‌diesel ⁠exports in an effort to ​lower fuel ​prices. Meanwhile, Trump waived Russia-linked sanctions that threatened 100% tariffs on countries.