UPDATE 1-Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain

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(Adds Trump comments, paragraphs 7-9 and 12) * Trump says deal with Russia will help US farmers, ranchers * US pump price for diesel up over 60% during war in Iran * US Senators from both parties urge

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