The European Union has criticised a proposal backed by US President Donald Trump to restrict diesel exports, warning that such a move could have adverse consequences for both the United States and Europe. Brussels has pushed back against a US proposal to curb diesel exports, even as the White House insists it's aiming for targeted restrictions rather than an outright ban. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The European Union has criticised a proposal backed by US President Donald Trump to restrict diesel exports, warning that such a move could have adverse consequences for both the United States and Europe. European Commission spokesman Olof Gill said on Thursda...S1

• Brussels has pushed back against a US proposal to curb diesel exports, even as the White House insists it's aiming for targeted restrictions rather than an outright ban.S2