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Trump administration pressures Germany and France over diesel reserves

Original: BREAKING: Trump administration tells Germany and France to immediately draw down their emergency diesel reserves or face

The Trump administration has told Germany and France to immediately draw down their emergency diesel reserves or face a US diesel export ban, according to Reuters. Washington is asking the EU to release 120 million barrels over the next six months. The European Commission, Germany, France and Italy are reportedly involved in the response, with the ultimatum straining transatlantic energy relations.

Why now: A US ultimatum forcing European allies to drain strategic fuel reserves is an unusual and consequential pressure tactic with major energy-security implications.

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• BREAKING: Trump administration tells Germany and France to immediately draw down their emergency diesel reserves or face a US diesel export ban, asking the EU to release 120 million barrels over the next six months, per Reuters. The European Commission, Germany, France, Italy, · HormuzLetter · 2.3K

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