# The flawed math behind Trump's diesel deal with Putin

https://mins.news/en/video/103806

- CBC News, 2026-10-16 21:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_zybm6kfdA

> U.S. President Donald Trump says a new diesel agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin will curb surging fuel costs and reduce inflation. Andrew Chang examines the deal and its implications beyond what drivers pay at the pump.

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