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news Scmp World 2026-05-19

US-China Energy Trade Expansion Debated Post-Trump Visit

An American business group in China advocates for expanded energy trade between the US and China following President Trump's visit. However, analysts express skepticism regarding feasibility due to pricing concerns.


A prominent American business group in China has called for expanded energy trade between the world’s two largest economies – a move first floated by US President Donald Trump during his state visit to Beijing last week. Analysts, however, warn that uncompetitive pricing could limit Chinese demand. “Energy remains a centrepiece of the bilateral relationship,” said Markel Hubinette, who sits on the American Chamber of Commerce in China’s board of governors. Speaking at the Global Trade and...

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