EU launches diplomatic offensive to stop Trump’s diesel export ban
Brussels argues the 90-day ban would be bad for all sides, warning of a serious hit to energy markets.
The European Union is engaging in diplomatic efforts to prevent a proposed U.S. ban on diesel exports for 90 days, according to EU officials. The European Commission spokesperson, Olof Gill, expressed concern over the potential impact of such a ban on both sides, stating that any disruption "would risk negatively impacting both sides."
EU officials are in ongoing high-level talks with the U.S. administration to prevent the ban, emphasizing the importance of close consultation between partners before taking measures that affect shared markets. The EU currently imports over half of its diesel from America and has seen a recent increase in imports to compensate for losses due to the Middle East conflict and strikes on Russian oil refineries.
The planned ban, which has drawn opposition from the U.S. oil sector, could significantly tighten global supply, with U.S. energy secretary Chris Wright also opposing the measure. The EU has pledged to invest $750 billion in U.S. energy products by 2028 under the U.S.-EU trade deal, viewing the trade relationship as mutually beneficial despite the bloc's long-term commitment to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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