In her letter, Sherrill warned port operators that they would be in violation of federal law if they allowed vessels from Russia carrying diesel to dock or unload in New Jersey.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill sent a letter to 12 port and terminal operators in the state, warning them they “could be subject to millions of dollars in penalties” long after President Trump leaves office.
It is unclear if any Russian fuel is headed toward New Jersey, but Sherrill’s position could put the state on a collision course with President Donald Trump.
Governor Mikie Sherrill warned New Jersey port and terminal operators against accepting Russian diesel shipments authorized by the Trump administration, arguing that such imports would violate federal law and noting at least one tanker carrying the fuel may be headed for the state.
"Any effort to profit from the illegal trade in Russian fuel will be met with harsh penalties. I urge you to turn away any tanker that seeks to use your facilities in furtherance of such unlawful activity," New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill wrote to ports in the state.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned local port officials and terminal operators against accepting Russian diesel, saying those shipments break federal law.
New Jersey Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill warned port and terminal operators in the state against "purchasing or unloading the illegal Russian fuel currently bound for the east coast of the United States.
