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Cheniere Energy takes ‘patient’ approach to U.S. trade war with China, LNG tariffs
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Event summary
Cheniere Energy is taking a patient approach to the U.S.-China trade war despite retaliatory tariffs on LNG, which have significantly impacted its shipments to China. The company views China as a long-term investment and is proceeding with major expansion projects, financed by a $1.5 billion credit agreement and a novel natural gas supply deal with Apache Corp. These strategic moves aim to position Cheniere as a key link between U.S. natural gas producers and global markets, while a $1 billion stock buyback program is expected to boost financial performance.