EU commits to US LNG as part of trade deal

Deal clinched ahead of 1 August deadline, after which EU would have been subjected to 30% tariffs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and US President Donald Trump (right) shake hands after announcing a trade deal in Turnberry, Scotlandon Sunday. — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and US President Donald Trump (right) shake hands after announcing a trade deal in Turnberry, Scotlandon Sunday.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Rebecca Conan

European energy correspondentLondon

Published 28 July 2025, 10:00Updated 28 July 2025, 10:00

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