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Trump says US may ask Europe to release diesel reserves
Skyrocketing diesel prices have pushed Washington to weigh an export ban, raising alarm across European economies.
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Can Europe still compete with the US and China?
Europe faces growing pressure from the US and China as it struggles to stay competitive.
Published On 1 Oct 2026
South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom
Exports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.
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Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
US ban on $1bn of Canadian goods takes effect in Trump’s latest retaliation
Trump retaliated against Canada’s counter-tariffs on $20bn worth of US imports by banning $1bn of Canadian goods.
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Indian firm building $15bn Trump-announced steel mill has deep Russia ties
Russian cash helped Essar, the firm behind the steel factory, manage major debts. Now the group is investing in the US.
Trump announces $15bn steel mill project in Iowa before US midterms
Amid tight Iowa midterm races, US President Trump emphasises steel industry revival with a project announcement.
Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policy
Analysts dismissed Trump’s proposal as lacking any strategic logic – but said it revealed how he views Beijing.
Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.
US, China list goods recommended for tariff cuts following Trump-Xi summit
Washington and Beijing announce details of agreement to reduce tariffs on $60bn of trade.
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