The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blocked
Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them
Exclusive: Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike
A Saudi-led coalition says its fighter jets are bombing Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Iran receives US feedback on seven-day trust-building plan
Iran indicates it's received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, UKMTO says
US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say
New US sanctions shut down Iranian flights
Iran's president gives a rare wartime speech at the U.N.
Hundreds of trucks jam Turkey-Iran border crossing as US blockade pushes trade overland
Macron tells ABC News' David Muir: 'Hormuz Strait was probably underestimated'
Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal
Saudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikes
Houthi advances leave Trump with only bad choices
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Showing posts with label trade. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Fuel industry warns truck stops not to sell red dye diesel after Trump lifts restrictions
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
< a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/the-iran-war-is-driving-inflation-higher--and-its-not-just-because-of-oil-100000797.html">The Iran war is driving inflation higher — and it's not just because of oil
How the U.S. got oil shipments moving and what it would take to bring prices down
Abbott declares disaster in Texas over diesel prices, waives restrictions on commercial shipping
br /> 'Let's not send out the diesel': Trump floats ban on US diesel exports
How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
< a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/the-iran-war-is-driving-inflation-higher--and-its-not-just-because-of-oil-100000797.html">The Iran war is driving inflation higher — and it's not just because of oil
How the U.S. got oil shipments moving and what it would take to bring prices down
Abbott declares disaster in Texas over diesel prices, waives restrictions on commercial shipping
br /> 'Let's not send out the diesel': Trump floats ban on US diesel exports
How a national farm leader is dealing with record diesel prices
Monday, September 21, 2026
Canadian boycott of US products pushes grocers to adapt, explore new supply sources
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
The US/Canada trade war escalates as retaliatory tariffs from Canada spur the White House to unveil a plan to ban certain products entirely
Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
The US/Canada trade war escalates as retaliatory tariffs from Canada spur the White House to unveil a plan to ban certain products entirely
Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint
Thursday, September 03, 2026
Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true
Canada renews push to boycott US products
Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates
Canada Tariff Fallout Will Up Household Costs for US Consumers
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
US-Canada animosity could impede an end to a trade war neither country wants
The US-Canada trade war could push up these prices, analysts say
Why Trump is escalating his trade war with Canada — and what it means for you
Trump’s fight with GOP senators over trade intensifies
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs up to 50% against US
Oregon attorney general again sues the Trump administration over tariffs
25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones
Trump keeps escalating his trade threats. This time, Europe isn't biting.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest US trading partners
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Trump announces next phase of global tariffs, affecting 99.4% of US imports
Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Trade lawyers say to take Trump's latest tariff threat on Canada seriously: 'Don't bet' on talks to avert them
Al'
US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers
Brazil readies 'tough' response to new Trump tariffs, sources say
U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices
Canada renews push to boycott US products
Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries' trade fight escalates
Canada Tariff Fallout Will Up Household Costs for US Consumers
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
US-Canada animosity could impede an end to a trade war neither country wants
The US-Canada trade war could push up these prices, analysts say
Why Trump is escalating his trade war with Canada — and what it means for you
Trump’s fight with GOP senators over trade intensifies
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs up to 50% against US
Oregon attorney general again sues the Trump administration over tariffs
25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones
Trump keeps escalating his trade threats. This time, Europe isn't biting.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest US trading partners
New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners
Trump announces next phase of global tariffs, affecting 99.4% of US imports
Trump to impose double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Trade lawyers say to take Trump's latest tariff threat on Canada seriously: 'Don't bet' on talks to avert them
Al'
US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers
Brazil readies 'tough' response to new Trump tariffs, sources say
U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices
Thursday, August 06, 2026
‘All hands on deck’: Oil industry rallies to keep Trump from stopping exports
Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices
Are Trump and AI driving a nuclear power boom?
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices
Are Trump and AI driving a nuclear power boom?
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
Thursday, July 09, 2026
Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO
Trump yelled at NATO leaders in public. In private, it was a different story.
Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
Trump says he'll consider giving Turkey F-35 jets, adds that US will lift sanctions
Trump Reignites Tensions With Meloni Ahead of NATO Summit
Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins
Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he'll try to enforce them
Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on ‘naughty’ list
Trump yelled at NATO leaders in public. In private, it was a different story.
Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATO spending, Iran
Trump says he'll consider giving Turkey F-35 jets, adds that US will lift sanctions
Trump Reignites Tensions With Meloni Ahead of NATO Summit
Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins
Trump won spending promises from NATO last year. This week, he'll try to enforce them
Trump weighs consequences for NATO allies on ‘naughty’ list
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the 'new normal'
Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction
,,,,, The aftermath of Trump-Xi summit: comparing U.S. and China announcements
US pauses $14bn arms sale to Taiwan amid China pressure
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Lai 'is a tough one'
Xi warns Trump about the 'Thucydides Trap.' Here's what it means
Xi Jinping says 'milestone visit' by Trump established 'constructive strategic stability relationship'
Key takeaways from Trump's China trip
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as Beijing summit ends
US staff, press ditch Chinese credentials before departing Beijing
The cordial Trump-Xi meeting is a 'good sign,' says a longtime U.S. diplomat
China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash
What to know about Xi's warning to Trump over the 'Taiwan Question'
Chinese Block Secret Service Agent in Tense Trump Showdown
Xi Jinping tells CEOs that 'China's door will only open wider' as Trump's two-day visit gets underway
China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
Trump lands in China as Iran war smolders
US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall
黃仁勳現身安克拉治登專機 隨川普赴北京談AI
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
Trump says his trip to China will be 'a wild one.' Why he's going now — and what to expect.
Paraguay president lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties
Taiwan drills with U.S. rocket system, firing in China's direction
,,,,, The aftermath of Trump-Xi summit: comparing U.S. and China announcements
US pauses $14bn arms sale to Taiwan amid China pressure
Taiwan representative to U.S.: "We're not the ones creating all this trouble"
After China visit, Trump says he’s undecided on sending weapons to Taiwan
Trump says China may release the detained pastor but tycoon Lai 'is a tough one'
Xi warns Trump about the 'Thucydides Trap.' Here's what it means
Xi Jinping says 'milestone visit' by Trump established 'constructive strategic stability relationship'
Key takeaways from Trump's China trip
Trump touts "fantastic trade deals" with Xi as Beijing summit ends
US staff, press ditch Chinese credentials before departing Beijing
The cordial Trump-Xi meeting is a 'good sign,' says a longtime U.S. diplomat
China's leader warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to a clash
What to know about Xi's warning to Trump over the 'Taiwan Question'
Chinese Block Secret Service Agent in Tense Trump Showdown
Xi Jinping tells CEOs that 'China's door will only open wider' as Trump's two-day visit gets underway
China's Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
Trump lands in China as Iran war smolders
US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall
黃仁勳現身安克拉治登專機 隨川普赴北京談AI
Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
Trump says his trip to China will be 'a wild one.' Why he's going now — and what to expect.
Paraguay president lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties
Monday, June 15, 2026
Supreme Court won't hear tariff challenge, paving way for new Trump action
Tariff refunds are showing up — in a big way — on the government's bottom line
Trump sounds off SCOTUS justices he appointed over tariff ruling
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
Shipping companies begin tariff refund push — and promise to pass along the money to customers
The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds
Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Importers rush to file as US launches tariff refund claims portal
This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website
Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses
Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day'
Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
How 2 court rulings this week shifted the tariff refund debate
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers
Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists
Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back
New York calls for $13.5 billion tariff refund from Trump administration
After Supreme Court rebuke, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and other Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
Dems refuse to make 2024 mistakes in the wake of tariff ruling
These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
Tariff refunds are showing up — in a big way — on the government's bottom line
Trump sounds off SCOTUS justices he appointed over tariff ruling
Trade court strikes down a second round of Trump tariffs
He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
Shipping companies begin tariff refund push — and promise to pass along the money to customers
The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds
Trump says he will 'remember' companies that don't seek tariff refunds
Businesses race to apply for tariff refunds
Importers rush to file as US launches tariff refund claims portal
This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website
Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump's tariffs are hurting small businesses
Have Trump's tariffs worked? This is where things stand a year after 'Liberation Day'
Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
How 2 court rulings this week shifted the tariff refund debate
FedEx vows to pass any tariff refunds it gets from U.S. on to customers
Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists
Tariffs cost American shoppers. They're unlikely to get that money back
New York calls for $13.5 billion tariff refund from Trump administration
After Supreme Court rebuke, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and other Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
Dems refuse to make 2024 mistakes in the wake of tariff ruling
These small-business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
Friday, May 08, 2026
Chinese electric cars are driving into California as officials hit the panic button
Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
In China, swapping out an EV battery is as fast as filling up a gas tank
Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
In China, swapping out an EV battery is as fast as filling up a gas tank
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Thursday, May 07, 2026
China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners, Bloomberg News reports
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
New data shows China came into the Iran war with over 3x the strategic oil reserves of the US
China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
New data shows China came into the Iran war with over 3x the strategic oil reserves of the US
China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The rising cost of fertilizer and fuel prices is pushing some farmers to the brink
American farmers were already struggling, then came the Iran war
War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season
Southeast Asia turns to nuclear as Iran war disrupts energy supplies
Iran war fallout forces Pakistan Super League into empty stadiums and 2-city footprint
Gold, silver, bitcoin crash as safe-haven luster fades following Fed decision
Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war
American farmers were already struggling, then came the Iran war
War with Iran disrupts fertilizer exports as U.S. farmers prepare for planting season
Southeast Asia turns to nuclear as Iran war disrupts energy supplies
Iran war fallout forces Pakistan Super League into empty stadiums and 2-city footprint
Gold, silver, bitcoin crash as safe-haven luster fades following Fed decision
Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war
Friday, March 27, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
War is pushing up energy prices now. Trump's policies could hurt for years to come.
Goldman raises oil forecasts on largest-ever supply shock
Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran
Work From Home, Carpool and Fly Less to Combat Soaring Oil Prices, IEA Says
Why Trump's attacks and threats to Iran's Kharg Island are a big deal
Israel and Iran attack gas facilities in a major escalation that rattles markets
Saudi Arabia reserves right to military action against Iran, foreign minister says
Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit
Tehran warns Gulf energy sites to evacuate after Iranian gas facilities hit
Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gas prices
The Global Impact of High Oil Prices
Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
Gasoline prices are still rising as the Iran war stretches into its third week
Goldman raises oil forecasts on largest-ever supply shock
Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran
Work From Home, Carpool and Fly Less to Combat Soaring Oil Prices, IEA Says
Why Trump's attacks and threats to Iran's Kharg Island are a big deal
Israel and Iran attack gas facilities in a major escalation that rattles markets
Saudi Arabia reserves right to military action against Iran, foreign minister says
Energy prices soar, Iran and US trade threats after Qatar gas hit
Tehran warns Gulf energy sites to evacuate after Iranian gas facilities hit
Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gas prices
The Global Impact of High Oil Prices
Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
Gasoline prices are still rising as the Iran war stretches into its third week
Thursday, March 19, 2026
As Pakistan and Afghanistan declare truce, civilians in Kabul count the cost of war
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital
Pakistan says it is now in 'open war' with Afghanistan after cross-border strikes
Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures paralyze trade along a key route
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital
Pakistan says it is now in 'open war' with Afghanistan after cross-border strikes
Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures paralyze trade along a key route
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Iran says its new leader made his 1st address, vowing to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks
FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert
Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo
Iran appears to have conducted a significant cyberattack against a U.S. company, a first since the war started
3 ships struck near Strait of Hormuz; Trump says war will end soon because there's 'nothing left to target'
What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Democrats vow to shut down Senate over Iran conflict
Photos from Iran and across the Middle East as the war enters Week 2
Iran’s fight for survival / The widening war / Trump’s nebulous goals
Senate Democrats ramp up pressure campaign for public hearings on war with Iran
Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks
FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert
Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo
Iran appears to have conducted a significant cyberattack against a U.S. company, a first since the war started
3 ships struck near Strait of Hormuz; Trump says war will end soon because there's 'nothing left to target'
What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
Democrats vow to shut down Senate over Iran conflict
Photos from Iran and across the Middle East as the war enters Week 2
Iran’s fight for survival / The widening war / Trump’s nebulous goals
Senate Democrats ramp up pressure campaign for public hearings on war with Iran
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