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Trump threatens diesel export ban unless France and Germany release emergency reserves
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The White House, under former President Trump, reportedly threatened a diesel export ban unless France and Germany released 120 million barrels of emergency diesel reserves to the EU over six months.
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This action highlights the use of economic leverage in international relations and could impact global energy markets, supply chains, and diplomatic ties between the US and European allies.
The White House has asked the E.U.
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