President Biden jolted the energy and climate worlds by pausing liquefied natural gas export approvals, and in doing so stirred up several political and business risks ahead of the 2024 election.
The big picture: The Energy Department announced on Friday it would freeze new permits as officials reassess the climate, energy security and market effects.
Why it matters: The decision has already become part of Trump vs. Biden, the sequel. On Friday, the former president and presumptive GOP nominee released a statement bashing the decision.
Donald Trump also vowed to approve new projects “on my very first…