Donald Trump defended his decision to lift restrictions on Russian diesel exports following objections from Democrats and some Republicans. “I made the right choice for the American People— ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST !

Oil markets were struggling on Monday to gauge how President Donald Trump’s new declaration of an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine might help mitigate a deepening global oil crisis as the Middle East conflict drags on.

Trump has largely dismissed the focus on higher gas prices, but this deal with Russia suggests the president knows what’s at stake.