UK ministers are in active discussions with officials in the United States after Donald Trump threatened to impose restrictions on diesel exports, Secretary of State John Healey said.
Healey told reporters that the government is pressing Washington to reconsider any measures that would bar or limit shipments of diesel to the United Kingdom. He declined to set out details of the conversations but said they were ongoing and focused on averting disruption to cross‑border trade.
A ban on diesel exports from the US would have implications for energy, transport and commercial supply chains, industry analysts say, because diesel remains a key fuel for freight and other sectors. UK authorities are watching markets closely and assessing how any changes to US policy could ripple through trading relationships and logistics arrangements.
The talks come amid growing concern in Westminster about sudden shifts in trade policy from overseas partners. Ministers have been under pressure to demonstrate they are protecting businesses and consumers from external shocks, and Healey indicated the government would continue diplomatic engagement to try to safeguard supplies.
Further updates are expected if the US makes formal announcements about export controls. In the meantime the UK says it will liaise with domestic industry stakeholders and international partners to monitor the situation and mitigate potential impacts.