US president’s suggested 90-day export ban before midterm elections could bring even higher fuel prices across Europe The EU has warned Donald Trump against plans to ban US diesel exports to the global market, saying the move would negatively affect Europe and the US. The European Commission has reacted with “concern” to reports this week that the US president could prevent diesel from reaching the global market. Continue reading...
EU says Trump’s plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’
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