President Trump said during a Tuesday press interview alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he has also 'called for' a ban on U.S. diesel exports, joining other conservative voices who endorse the policy. Why it matters: Trump's endorsement marks a shift for an administration that has resisted calls to restrict fuel exports, as record diesel prices squeeze farmers and truckers and fuel Republican concerns ahead of the midterms. Economists and energy analysts say the move could benefit America in the short term but would likely raise prices globally, including in the U.S. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.