U.S.-Russia Diesel Deal, Europe-China Hybrid Vehicle Agreement, and Tariff Refunds

A Trump waiver let Russian diesel into markets while the EU capped Chinese hybrid imports at 350,000 vehicles annually, exposing legal and trade-enforcement gaps.

• Russia diesel waiver: Trump used statutory waiver authority (Lindsey Graham Act, 2022 sanctions law) to allow Russian diesel into markets to ease fuel prices; Bill Reich says required congressional consultation/45-day and 90-day waiting periods appear unmet, inviting lawsuits.
• EU-China hybrid quota: EU and China agreed to cap Chinese hybrid/plug-in hybrid imports at 350,000/year, down from a projected 800,000 in 2026 but up from 302,000 in the prior year.

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