US Regime Tells French, German Regimes to Release Diesel Stocks or Face US Export Ban, Sources Say

Source: US News & World Report

“The Trump administration has told ⁠Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ​ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the ‌discussions. The warning marks an escalation ‌of pressure on Europe as US President Donald Trump considers a potential diesel export ban to ⁠bring down ⁠US fuel prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.” (10/01/26)

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