Why The U.S. Now Dominates Global LNG Markets
The post Why The U.S. Now Dominates Global LNG Markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. CAMERON, LA – FEBRUARY 10: In an aerial view, the Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas plant owned by Cheniere Energy is seen on February 10, 2025 in Cameron, Louisiana. China, the world’s largest importer of liquefied natural gas, has announced that it will be placing a 15% tariff on U.S. liquefied natural gas in retaliation for President Trump’s ruling to impose tariffs on Chinese commodities. (Footage by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Getty Images For years, global LNG markets operated under a fairly comfortable assumption. Qatar would remain a stable supplier, the Middle East would continue functioning as the center of global LNG trade, and buyers in Europe and Asia could rely on long-term contracts to keep gas flowing. That assumption is now under pressure. Damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East, rising geopolitical instability, and growing concerns about shipping security have injecte