Trump Demands Germany's Diesel Reserves and Threatens Export Ban

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Are you watching fuel prices climb right now? In the US, that's a political powder keg ahead of the midterms – and US President Donald Trump is looking for leverage to push prices down. According to a report by Manager Magazin, he is calling on Germany, among others, to release its diesel reserves and threatening an export ban.

The European Commission is responding and has called a crisis meeting. As Manager Magazin writes in its headline, EU countries are currently holding crisis talks on the situation in the fuel market.

What is Trump demanding?

According to the report, Trump wants Germany to release its diesel reserves. His goal: to push down fuel prices in the US ahead of the midterms. At the same time, he is increasing the pressure with the threat of an export ban.

Why Germany of all places?

Germany is one of the largest economies in the EU and a key player in the European fuel market. A commitment from Berlin would send a signal – politically and for the reserves available in Europe.

How is Brussels responding?

The EU Commission has taken the reins and called the crisis meeting. How the consultations will end remains to be seen. What is clear: Europe must take a position while the threat from Washington hangs in the air.