Trump Administration Offers Gas Pipeline Investment as Alternative to Tariffs

During Wednesday’s Alaska News Nightly, the Trump administration proposed that countries could avoid tariffs by investing in Alaska’s gas pipeline project. This suggestion comes as the United States continues to engage in trade disputes with several countries.

Meanwhile, House lawmakers in Juneau are facing challenges in reaching a compromise on the state budget. The discussions are ongoing as they navigate through different budget priorities.

Additionally, a new ship in Kodiak was unveiled to honor one of the Coast Guard’s pioneering Black commanders. The ship serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and achievements of individuals within the Coast Guard.

Reporters Wesley Early and Liz Ruskin in Anchorage, Jamie Diep and Eric Stone in Juneau, Davis Hovey in Kodiak, and Maggie Nelson in Unalaska provided updates on these topics. Casey Grove hosted the episode of Alaska News Nightly, with audio engineering by Chris Hyde and production by Tim Rockey.

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