Key facts
- Sherrill said accepting Russian diesel authorized by the Trump administration would violate federal law.
- Sherrill said at least one tanker carrying Russian diesel may be headed for New Jersey.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned the state's port and terminal operators against accepting Russian diesel shipments authorized by the Trump administration, saying in a statement published November 3, 2026 that such imports would violate federal law. She also said at least one tanker carrying the fuel may be headed for New Jersey.