Strategic oil release may calm markets but cannot fix Hormuz disruption
Hundreds of tankers sit idle on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has effectively closed the waterway,
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International trade
Has Trump’s trade strategy lost leverage?
A Supreme Court setback on tariffs challenges Trump’s protectionist trade strategy. Tariffs: The most beautiful word in the dictionary, as
Read MoreIndia and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defence
Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel has drawn criticism at home amid tensions over Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Listen to
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India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Israel on Wednesday. Modi’s first trip to Israel was
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New Trump tariffs take effect days after Supreme Court ruling
New tariffs on imported goods come into effect as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda after top court ruled
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Hong Kong conglomerate says Panama Canal ports seized by authorities
CK Hutchison says the Panamanian government has taken ‘administrative and operational control’ of its two ports on the canal. Listen
Read MoreFedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling
The logistics giant will seek to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process. Listen
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US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge
The second straight monthly deterioration in the United States’ trade deficit occurred as US firms boosted imports of computer chips
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