EconomyTrump sparks debate over diesel export ban

The Trump administration’s suggestion that it could ban or limit diesel exports has triggered furious opposition from the US oil industry. Politicians are seeking to curb surging energy prices before November’s midterm election, while critics warn that a ban would create supply problems and raise prices at home and abroad. The OECD says the global economy is weathering the energy shock better than expected, partly because of AI investment.

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