"No deal," commented Senator Chuck Grassley (IA-R) after the conclusion of a meeting this morning hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss potential compromises to resolve concerns related to compliance obligations with the Renewable Fuel Standard.

The meeting included Senators representing both corn-ethanol and oil refinery interests, including Senators Grassley, Ernst (IA-R), Cruz (TX-R), and Toomey (PA-R), and was also scheduled to include agency heads of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Agriculture.

White House and agency representatives confirmed the meeting occurred, but declined to comment immediately following its conclusion.