What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.
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"the administration was 'thinking about it very seriously'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"At a stroke, the US's reputation as a reliable supplier of energy to the world would be shot."
— David Fyfe , Academic
Key People
Ashley Hinson is a Republican Representative from Iowa.
Dan Sullivan is a current United States Senator from Alaska.
David Fyfe is the chief economist at Argus Media.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
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The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.
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