U.S. Is Seeking Exemption From a European Climate Law, Officials Say
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The Trump administration is seeking an exemption from a new European Union law designed to curb methane emissions. U.S. diplomats have informed EU officials that the administration views the methane regulations as costly and a threat to American gas supplies to Europe. The EU law, set to take effect by 2027, requires importers to demonstrate that their oil and gas adheres to strict monitoring standards, with stricter limits by 2030. The U.S. is seeking an exemption from penalties for American oil and gas companies, arguing the law is regulatory overreach. The administration's opposition is part of a broader pattern of challenging international climate policies it views as harmful to the U.S. fossil fuel industry.
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