EU to Ease Methane Rules After U.S. Pressure

July 20, 2026

BRUSSELS—The European Union wants to suspend penalties for companies that breach new rules aimed at curbing global warming, after the Trump administration and industry groups said they were too hard to comply with and could lead to energy shortages.

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