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US-China Trade Talks Focus on LNG Exports
President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to Washington aims to address trade barriers, including a 15% tariff on US LNG that halted shipments in 2025.
September 21, 2026, 04:48 AM·Crypto Briefing

President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to Washington aims to address trade barriers, including a 15% tariff on US LNG that halted shipments in 2025.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted 20% of global LNG supply, leading to a $7 billion cost surge for Asian nations and a sharp decline in Qatari exports.

Escalating tensions between the US and Iran have reduced global LNG supplies by 20%, pushing Asian prices to a three-year high.

Developing Asian nations are reconsidering their reliance on LNG following a $7 billion gas bill and supply constraints linked to US-Iran tensions.

Qatar's Q2 budget deficit reached $5.8 billion, driven by a 90% collapse in LNG exports following shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
