Asia's Promises to Buy More US Gas May Prove Empty
Welcome to our guide to the commodities markets powering the global economy. Today, Asia energy team leader Stephen Stapczynski takes a closer look at moves by countries in the region to buy more US gas.
Asian gas importers are pledging to buy more fuel from America in a scramble to appease a tariff-happy president. But there's no guarantee these promises will translate into purchases.
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