Von der Leyen suggests replacing Russian LNG with US supplies in phone call with Trump
Von der Leyen suggests replacing Russian LNG with US supplies in phone call with Trump
"We still get a whole lot of LNG via Russia, from Russia," she said in a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. "And why not replace it with American LNG, which is cheaper, and brings down our energy prices?"
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggesting replacing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with U.S. exports in a phone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 8.
Von der Leyen spoke with Trump three days after his victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Replacing Europe's supplies of Russian LNG was "one of the topics" the two leaders discussed, von der Leyen told reporters in Budapest.
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The European Union imposed its first major restrictions on Russian gas, including LNG, in its 14th sanctions package in June. Russia still remains Europe's second-largest importer of LNG, after the U.S.
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So, Trump just keeps on winning? How about getting rid of the gas dependency altogether? I feel like people are just making one poor choice after the other these days.
It's simply a strategic move to cater to Trump's ego.
It's actually genius. Make Trump look good, tie US closer to Europe while unshackling from Russia.
Appealing to Trump's ego is the only way allies will survive. And if Trump ever leaves office, it's still good news if Dems get back in.
The actual logistical process of getting away from LNG is probably more monumental than is feasible in the near-term.
Appealing to Trump's ego is the only way allies will survive.
Very bold of you to assume that the only way "allies will survive" is by the grace of the US. Shit Americans say.
lmao?
Shit tankies say.
I'm American, but I try not to say shit like that because it's not true.
That in no way precludes one from being a tanky, but let's explore:
- As if their defense wasn't heavily reliant upon the US umbrella and budget that dwarfs their capability
- As if we didn't bail them the fuck out in WWII.
- As if this very fucking action by the EU isn't proof of that, itself.
God, I can't believe you actually got me defending our own military industrial complex. But hey, I really hope you prove me wrong for their sake.
Yeah, the "me big strong American man" response. What else is new...
Great counterpoint, buddy ;)
Your standpoint is toxic. Doesn't deserve any real consideration.
Lmao of course this is all you've got in response. This is why people don't take you seriously.
Toxic masculinity doesn't deserve a real response. They'll just respond with another caveman answer. Seen it a hundred times before.
Because replacing a heating system with a different one is expensive and a lot of pensioniers can't afford this.
How about getting rid of the gas dependency altogether?
Already in the works, though for the time being (until fusion) Europe will be dependent on imports for energy and chemical feedstock but in the future that's going to be ammonia (aka transportable hydrogen) from e.g. Canada and Namibia, produced by gigantic amounts of new solar and wind installations.
Also even though fusion is slated to finally arrive in the 2030s (Max Planck is now getting into commercialisation so yes it's serious) it's probably going to be a while before it's price-competetive with renewables from places really suited for renewables, especially when we're not talking raw electricity but stuff that can be transported more easily. So those investments abroad won't be instant write-offs.