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Trump Weighs Diesel Export Ban 'Very Seriously' Amid Rising Prices — Gets a Blunt Economist Response: 'Seriously Don't'

Sep 28, 2026 · 12:29 AM ET· updated 38m ago
Trump Weighs Diesel Export Ban 'Very Seriously' Amid Rising Prices — Gets a Blunt Economist Response: 'Seriously Don't'

Economist Claudia Sahm warned against a diesel export ban after Trump said he's "very seriously" considering one to ease gas prices.

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A leader is thinking about stopping diesel sales to other countries. An economist says this idea would probably make things worse, not better.

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