EU countries will increase imports of liquefied natural gas from the United States and are willing to invest additional funds in the construction of terminals for its reception, break the news.
We agreed to strengthen our strategic cooperation on energy, It said in a joint statement after a meeting of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker with US President Donald Trump.
highlights, that the EU "wants to import more LNG from the United States" for the purpose of diversification of energy supplies.
Thus the EU intends to reduce its dependence on Russian gas supplies.
Besides, the parties have agreed to start work on the complete abolition of customs duties and other trade barriers. Study of this issue will specially created working group.
According to Trump, meeting at the White House, held 25 July, will open a new phase of relations, that benefit both sides. He also reported on the intention of the EU to increase imports of agricultural products from the United States.
At the meeting the EU Juncker and Trump called "opportunity dedramatizirovat" situation, current trade, and to return constructive dialogue.
Recall, in late March, Trump announced the introduction of import duties in 25% steel and 10% aluminum. Brussels said the introduction of the 25 per cent duty on imports of certain goods from the United States. Later, the US leader has promised to introduce a 20 percent duty on cars from Europe. The European Union also threatened retaliation.
