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Simon Ormiston

EU says US diesel export plan is 'bad idea' that risks hurting both sides

The European Union has hit out at a possible US diesel export ban being considered by President Donald Trump, calling it a "bad idea" that could damage both economies.

Trump signalled support for a ban this week as surging fuel prices — driven by the war in the Middle East — threaten to cost his Republican party control of Congress in November's midterm elections. But European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said Brussels viewed the plans "with concern".

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