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Could Trump really cut gas?

The story suggests that a future Trump administration might use energy exports as a bargaining chip in international relations or trade disputes. While the US is a major gas producer, a president has significant power to influence export policies, potentially impacting the UK's supply and forcing it to seek gas elsewhere, possibly at a higher cost.

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UK warned against relying on US for gas; Trump could cut exports

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