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LNG companies say they cannot comply with Trump rules on Chinese ships

Last updated: April 27, 2025 3:30 am
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The liquefied natural gas industry is facing a dilemma as it struggles to comply with new rules imposed by the Trump administration. These rules, issued by US trade representative Jamieson Greer on April 17, require LNG producers to use US transport vessels by imposing levies on Chinese-built ships docking at US ports. The industry, which is valued at $34 billion a year and plays a crucial role in the president’s “energy dominance” agenda, has raised concerns about the potential negative impact of these regulations.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has warned the administration that the new rules could have detrimental effects on the LNG export industry. The rules are part of US efforts to address what it deems unfair trade practices by China while promoting domestic shipbuilding. However, US exporters fear that the rules will significantly increase the cost of contracting vessels, posing a challenge for the LNG industry.

Despite a three-year delay in the implementation of the rules for the LNG sector, concerns remain high. The USTR has allowed LNG producers to gradually transition to using US-built and flagged vessels over a 22-year period. However, there are currently no US-built vessels capable of shipping LNG, and US shipyards lack the capacity to meet the demand by the 2029 deadline.

API has expressed doubts about the feasibility of complying with the rules and warned that they could hinder US producers’ ability to compete in the global LNG market. The industry has urged the administration to exempt shipments of crude oil and refined products from the maritime tariffs, citing potential disruptions to the supply chain and a negative impact on industry competitiveness.

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The US has become the world’s largest LNG exporter, surpassing Australia in 2023. With plans to double exports by the end of the decade, the industry is a key player in the global energy market. However, the new rules on Chinese-built vessels have raised concerns among US exporters, who fear increased freight costs.

Industry groups, including the Center for LNG, have called on the USTR to exempt LNG shipping and carriers from the regulations to avoid destabilizing long-term contracts and raising costs for global buyers. The oil and gas industry, a significant donor to Trump’s campaign, has been successful in securing concessions from the administration in the past.

As the industry navigates the challenges posed by the new rules, stakeholders continue to engage with policymakers to find a balance between addressing trade concerns and supporting American energy dominance. The outcome of these discussions will have far-reaching implications for the LNG industry and America’s position as a global energy superpower.

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