The German energy industry is closely watching the policy shifts in the U.S. under the new administration, believing that it could offer competitive advantages. Representatives emphasize the need for a 'pragmatic' approach towards President Trump's fossil-friendly stance, suggesting the incorporation of more 'blue hydrogen' in Germany's energy transition plans alongside 'green hydrogen.' This move is seen as potentially beneficial for German companies, allowing them to maintain production within the country. The challenges of scaling up green hydrogen production to meet industry demands, especially post the loss of Russian gas supplies, have been noted. The current green hydrogen production targets for 2030 are deemed ambitious. The concept of 'blue hydrogen' has met resistance from the Green Party, but the possibility of making its production climate neutral through Germany's carbon management strategy has been acknowledged. Despite potential cost benefits and industry support for blue hydrogen, it remains excluded from federal government energy plans. The Green Party's stance against expanding LNG imports from the U.S. due to dependency concerns has created divergent views within the German political landscape.