UAE ADNOC sidesteps the U.S. to seal record LNG deal with China?

The agreement strengthens China’s energy diversification while positioning ADNOC as a secure LNG partner amid rising U.S.-China tariff tensions.

This note explores the UAE-China deal, including:

• UAE’s deepening LNG relationship with China
• Details of the ADNOC-ENN deal
• U.S. policy implications
• ADNOC navigating U.S. tariffs and policies