The Trump administration has instructed Germany and ‌France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the discussions according to Reuters.

The warning marks an escalation of pressure on Europe as US President Donald Trump considers a potential diesel export ban to bring down US fuel prices ahead of November's midterm elections.

 _Despicable Trump orders his minions to jump off of a clip because it's what boss wants._

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