US ends LNG ship penalty, sets tariffs in escalating feud with China

October 13, 2025

(Bloomberg) — The Trump administration scrapped penalties for US liquefied natural gas companies that were set to take effect next week under a sweeping policy aimed at curbing China’s maritime dominance.

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