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The US leader asked European countries to release some of their diesel reserves to ease the rising prices. The issue has damaged Trump's popularity back home.
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DW
Europe to release diesel reserves after Trump request
The US leader asked European countries to release some of their diesel reserves to ease the rising prices. The issue has damaged Trump's popularity back home.
Al Jazeera
Trump says Europe agreed to release ‘massive amount’ of diesel reserves
CBS
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
A joint statement from G7 world leaders confirmed there will be a "coordinated release" of 100 million barrels, to begin "immediately."
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BBC News – Business BBC
US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.
