Trump’s Tariff Tactics Push Asia Toward Costly U.S. LNG Deals, Threatening Energy Sovereignty and Climate Goals
Washington’s trade pressure is driving Asian nations to lock into long-term U.S. LNG contracts that risk their energy independence and climate ambitions, while doing little to fix America’s trade deficits.
Under President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy, Asian nations have been nudged toward purchasing more American liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a concession to ease trade tensions with Washington. At first glance, this appears to be a win for America’s energy exports and national sovereignty by opening new markets. But beneath the surface lies a complex web of economic and strategic risks that could backfire both for the U.S. and its trading partners. Does Forcing Long-Term LNG Deals Really Help America or Asia? Asian countries like Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and India are reportedly considering or signing long-term agreements to...
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