Europe Dumps Russian Gas, Goes Full American BBQ Style

Only in America could $750 billion in energy deals sound like a sales pitch for apple pie! President Trump's deal with the EU means Europe will 'absolutely get rid of Russian fossil fuels' by buying more U.S. LNG over three years. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it 'much welcome' to buy 'more affordable and better LNG from the United States.' Meanwhile, old pipelines get sidelined but Russian LNG still sneaks in 'through the back door.' The deal's big mystery? How much is new and how much is just repackaged American energy déjà vu?

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Source: Axios | Published: 7/27/2025 | Author: Ben Geman