It is clear already that energy is a crucial bargaining chip for the US when it comes to President Trump’s roll-out of widespread tariffs on imported goods.
One upshot for countries and companies that now face an extra barrier to US trade is that some could end up buying more US oil and gas to placate the administration.
In the nebulous and unpredictable world of US policy right now, that may be one of many hidden intentions.
And this energy dynamic means that many countries or blocs will think long and hard about the nature of any countermeasures.
