Chinese imports of LPG ( propane ) from the US have fallen as buyers anticipate the prospect of increased tariffs in the escalating trade war between the two countries . The latest data from the US 's Energy trade center showed the country 's LPG exports to China amounted to just over two million barrels in April , compared to 3.1 million barrels the previous month . Data since then has not been published , but market analysts said exports to China are likely to have fallen more steeply , with S&P Global Platts analysts expecting them to total just 625,000 - 650,000 barrels in May and June .
Chinese imports of LPG (propane) from the US have fallen as buyers anticipate the effect of increased tariffs in the escalating trade war between the two countries. The latest data from the US's Energy Information Administration showed the country's LPG exports to China fell to just over two million barrels in April, compared to 3.1 million barrels the previous month. Data since then has not been published, but market sources said exports to China are likely to have fallen more steeply, with S&P Global Platts Analytics expecting them to total just 625,000-650,000 barrels in May and June.