American LNG exports regain steam as permits resume under Trump

Importers in Japan and Europe to benefit as priority shifts to security and trade

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The U.S. reopened the process for LNG export permits when President Donald Trump returned to office. (Photo by Ryosuke Hanafusa)

YUJI OHIRA

HOUSTON, Texas -- The U.S. is once again embracing the export of liquefied natural gas under President Donald Trump, granting four permits since February as it focuses on trade and energy security over the previous administration's climate concerns.

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