President Donald Trump’s guarantee to supply liquefied natural gas to Europe furthers his broader push for U.S. “energy dominance,” marking a stark reversal of the Biden Administration’s pause on the approval of new LNG export infrastructure permits. While Trump’s approach to energy policy correctly identifies LNG as a growth driver and an essential geopolitical lever, expanding LNG exports risks impacting domestic energy prices and should be balanced with other reliable sources of energy like nuclear power to maximize its benefits and ensure long-term energy security.

The Growing Role of LNG Exports in American Energy Policy

Since returning to the White House, Trump has prioritized LNG as a pillar of his energy policy. Following the declaration of a national “energy emergency,” Trump directed federal agencies to eliminate all delays in the permitting process for energy infrastructure projects and, on February 14^th, established the “National Energy Dominance Council” to coordinate policies increasing energy production and eliminate “unnecessary” regulation.

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