Trump Says US Forming LNG JV with Japan in Alaska (1)

Japan and US will conclude a deal to form a joint venture in Alaska for LNG, President Trump says at an event with GOP lawmakers.

• At the event, Trump directed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to set up the LNG deal
• Japan is “all set to make that deal now,” Trump says
  • “We’re going to make a deal with Japan on the LNG in Alaska”
• Trump did not provide further details on the deal
• NOTE: Japan’s Top LNG Importer Will Explore Buying From Alaska
• NOTE: Trump Says Japan Deal Reached With Tariff Rate Set at 15%

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