Coin World News - White House Press Secretary Levitte stated on Wednesday that despite concerns that seizing sanctioned tankers could escalate tensions with Russia, Trump is "not afraid" of continuing to seize these tankers. She told reporters at a press briefing: "Trump will enforce policies that are most beneficial to the United States. This means implementing an embargo against all illegal oil transport 'shadow fleets.'" Levitte made these remarks a few hours after the U.S. military had seized two tankers, including one flying the Russian flag, which the U.S. military had been tracking for over two weeks. She downplayed the risks that this action could trigger tensions in U.S.-Russia relations, arguing that Trump maintains a good relationship with Putin.