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24 results for “global trade”
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's first Iran war escalation post-midterm losses seeks to choke off Tehran’s trade
After midterm losses, Trump expands pressure on Iran, targeting land and Caspian Sea routes Tehran uses to move military supplies.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Inside the chip talent war: Trade secrets and rising Chinese rivals
As Chinese chipmakers gain ground, competition for semiconductor specialists is heightening tensions over trade secrets.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Next Trade War Could Be With Congress
Lawmakers want to reclaim authority over Trump's unpopular tariffs, raising the prospect of a dispute over who controls U.S. trade policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.K. PM Andy Burnham open to apologizing for slave trade but rules out financial reparations
Andy Burnham says he is open to a U.K. apology for its role in the slave trade but rules out financial reparations.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Military / WarThe Veil
Cruise ship on global voyage leaves passengers stranded after cutting trip short
A cruise ship has ceased operations and cut short its planned multi-year voyage, leaving passengers stranded in Cambodia.
- 7 min
- Cambodia
Military / WarThe Veil
Inside the Pentagon's doomsday plan to keep America fighting if global war erupts
A report details plans to keep U.S. military bases operating for 90 days if war disrupts power, fuel, communications and supply chains.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Qatar deal to buy U.S. natural gas shows how Iran war has redrawn global energy markets
The deal reflects changes in global energy markets amid the Iran war, which has benefited U.S. liquefied natural gas exporters.
- 7 min
- Qatar
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump says Putin will release diesel fuel into global market
Trump says Putin will release hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel, but no shipments or export details have been confirmed.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Why is the trade deficit getting bigger?
A Washington event description dated October 9, 2026, says the U.S. trade deficit reached $100 billion in August, with imports exceeding exports.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges
Beijing’s UN address emphasizes growth, financing, and multilateralism, signaling continuity and agenda‑setting in development forums.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
From Moscow, Trump calls on Kyiv to stop hitting Russian refineries as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks, raising risks to civilians and fuel supply.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran-backed terror group’s latest territorial grab threatens second global shipping chokepoint
Yemen’s Houthis took Mocha port and advanced toward Bab el‑Mandeb, raising shipping risks; Brent tops $106 as insurers and carriers reassess routes.
- 7 min
- Yemen
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets surge as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks
Benchmark crude rose intraday after new U.S.-Iran exchanges raised Middle East supply and shipping risks, lifting energy and defense stocks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth $27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Ottawa doubles duties to 50% on targeted U.S. steel and aluminum, aiming to protect producers and push Washington toward talks.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
Price of diesel hits all-time high as wars in Iran, Ukraine constrict global supply
U.S. flags record diesel costs as conflicts tighten supply; higher trucking and farm expenses may lift consumer prices. Officials weigh reserve moves.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Kiev demands global flight ban over Russia — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Ukraine requests a global safety ban on Russian overflights, citing drone risks; ICAO has not ruled, and airlines may adjust routes preemptively.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. and Iran trade more attacks after lull in fighting
Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes around Sept. 2, 2026 raise regional risk as rhetoric escalates and precision operations target proxy and defense assets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US and Iran Trade New Strikes as the War Enters its 7th Month
Washington confirms fresh Middle East strikes amid Iran tensions, signaling a risky retaliation cycle and raising regional security and energy concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Fears of a Canadian trade war are overblown. So far, it’s more of a skirmish
Analysts say U.S.–Canada friction remains contained, with targeted measures and consultations under USMCA keeping supply chains moving.
- 7 min
- Canada
World TradeThe Veil
What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals
U.S. tariffs on select metals roil markets and supply chains, with Ottawa ready to respond as traders reprice nickel, aluminum, copper risks.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
5 political cartoons about the trade war with Canada
Five Canadian cartoons critique Trump-era tariffs, highlighting trade tensions, sector strains, and public sentiment shaping policy narratives.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Did Trump’s Trade Fight With Canada Go So Sideways?
Mixed messages and pressure tactics strained U.S.-Canada trade, unsettling supply chains as North Korea diplomacy signaled a stark contrast.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show
Filings reveal Trump’s oil and gas trades persisted amid the Iran war, raising conflict-of-interest questions and calls for oversight.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Mark Walter's TWG Global blasts 'attacks,' insists 'no fraud' amid federal probe
Mark Walter’s TWG Global rejects fraud claims, calling scrutiny routine as a federal probe proceeds, aiming to steady stakeholders and sponsors.
- 7 min
- United States