EU Seeks U.S. LNG Deal During Trump’s Tariff Freeze

The European Union is negotiating increased American LNG imports with an aggregated purchasing strategy, while some factions weigh a partial return to Russian gas.

• The EU is leveraging President Trump's 90-day pause on global tariffs to propose an aggregated LNG purchasing strategy, aiming for competitive pricing and larger volumes.
• This initiative seeks to address trade tensions with the U.S. and reduce energy dependency on Russia, a key goal since the Ukraine invasion in 2022.
• President Trump has demanded the EU commit to $350 billion in U.S. energy purchases as a condition for long-term tariff relief.
• While some EU officials push for increased U.S. LNG imports, debates are emerging within Europe over reconsidering limited Russian gas supplies to manage energy costs.
• Major EU firms have filed arbitration cases against Gazprom for non-delivery of gas, highlighting ongoing legal and economic tensions with Russia.

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