German Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, is due to set off for the United States on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, for talks on climate and energy policy issues.
Habeck, who also served as vice chancellor, planned to meet business representatives and politicians in Washington, New York and Chicago.
It is the Green politician’s third trip to the U.S. since taking office.
His ministry said the trip is focused on economic, energy and climate policy issues, particularly in light of current geopolitical crises.
The aim is to strengthen economic relations with the U.S. in the long term and to promote cooperation when it comes to technology.
Environmental Action Germany, a non-profit, called on Habeck to agree to limit liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the U.S. to what is absolutely necessary and to stop the construction of import terminals in Germany.
Germany has been sourcing more than 80 per cent of its total liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S.
But a recent decision by the Biden administration has raised some uncertainty about future deliveries.
The U.S. government had announced in January that it was putting pending authorisations for the export of liquefied natural gas on hold.
The White House said that it would analyse the impact of exports on energy costs, U.S. energy security and the environment.
Habeck’s trip to the U.S. is set to last until Saturday.
