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Trump Credits Tariffs for Boosting LNG Exports and U.S.-Japan Industrial Expansion
Former President Trump attributed tariffs as a crucial factor enabling investments that will expand LNG exports, enhance U.S. energy dominance, and reduce reliance on foreign raw materials. He framed these projects as initiating a new phase of industrial cooperation between Washington and Tokyo.
Date:
17.02.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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| Instrument | Price | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | 1.185360 | +0.021095% |
| GBPUSD | 1.356420 | -0.44989% |
| USDJPY | 153.244000 | -0.16743% |
| XAUUSD | 4877.855000 | -2.28666% |
| USDCAD | 1.363300 | -0.006606% |
| NZDUSD | 0.604440 | +0.19726% |
| USDCHF | 0.769630 | +0.075418% |
| AUDUSD | 0.707760 | +0.081195% |
| EURGBP | 0.873840 | +0.55812% |
| EURJPY | 181.685000 | -0.11875% |
| GBPJPY | 207.817000 | -0.65017% |
| AUDJPY | 108.446000 | -0.077398% |
| CADJPY | 112.467000 | -0.084398% |
| CHFJPY | 199.242870 | -0.1414% |
| NZDJPY | 92.693000 | +0.11665% |
| GBPCHF | 1.043860 | -0.38173% |
| EURCHF | 0.912300 | +0.085571% |
| USDMXN | 17.124110 | -0.12592% |
| USDZAR | 16.020900 | +0.38435% |
| USDTRY | 43.713600 | +0.053788% |
| USDRUB | 76.345500 | -0.51407% |
| USDSEK | 8.958720 | +0.34251% |
| USDCNY | 6.907500 | +0% |
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