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Weatherhead's Roman Sheremeta discusses President Donald Trump’s waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil

Media | March 16, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Roman Sheremeta

Trump approves Russian oil purchase as Iran war disrupts markets
Daily Post: Roman Sheremeta, associate professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed President Donald Trump’s waiver allowing purchases of stranded Russian oil during the Iran war. Sheremeta noted the move gives Russia a financial lifeline that could fund more missiles and drones while undermining Western support for Ukraine.