economy
January 20, 2026
EU entrapped by reliance on US gas
Europe’s growing imports of US LNG imports come despite a deterioration of ties with Washington, according to the outlet
TL;DR
- EU's reliance on US natural gas is projected to reach nearly 50% by 2030.
- This shift is a consequence of phasing out Russian pipeline gas after 2022 sanctions.
- The increasing dependence on US gas is seen as a potential high-risk geopolitical vulnerability.
- Concerns exist that the US, particularly under a potential Trump administration, could exploit this dependence for foreign policy gain.
- This reliance contradicts EU policy on enhancing energy security through diversification and renewables.
- Past US actions, like using energy as leverage in trade talks and floating the seizure of Greenland, have heightened tensions.
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