Trump backs ban on diesel exports
President Trump said during a Tuesday press interview alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he has also 'called for' a ban on U.S. diesel exports, joining other conservative voices who endorse the policy.
Why it matters: Trump's endorsement marks a shift for an administration that has resisted calls to restrict fuel exports, as record diesel prices squeeze farmers and truckers and fuel Republican concerns ahead of the midterms .
Economists and energy analysts say the move could benefit America in the short term but would likely raise prices globally, including in the U.S.
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