Authors Michael Bernstam and Steven Rosefielde argue that Trump needs to do more than welcome Russian diesel into the U.S. to bring down energy prices.
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Original headline: Sorry, Trump. More Russian Oil Won’t Take Down Energy Prices. Here’s What Will.
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