China has completely stopped importing U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) in response to President Trump’s aggressive tariff policy, according to officials cited by The New York Times. The move marks a sharp escalation in the trade war and delivers a direct blow to America’s energy export sector.
Chinese energy firms have reportedly canceled all long-term and spot contracts with U.S. LNG suppliers, signaling a pivot toward Russian, Qatari, and domestic alternatives.
The halt comes as Trump’s new round of tariffs — including a 10% baseline duty and 145% tariffs on Chinese goods — continue to trigger retaliation.
The suspension underscores growing energy decoupling between the world’s two largest economies and could raise long-term risks for U.S. LNG exporters relying on Asia’s massive demand.
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