For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
Category: International Trade and World Market
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War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery
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Trump’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Rattles Global Markets
The New York Times – Business:President Trump has signaled that he is open to the idea of a prolonged military conflict with Iran. Investors are spooked by that scenario.
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Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles
The New York Times – Business:General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
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Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock
The New York Times – Business:A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation.
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What Rising Oil Prices Could Mean for Drivers in the U.S.
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Natural Gas Prices Surge After Attacks Hit Facilities in Qatar
The New York Times – Business:Qatar said it had halted production of liquefied natural gas, forcing buyers to compete for supplies elsewhere.
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The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff
The New York Times – Business:The president’s flat 10 percent tariff is most beneficial to nations that previously faced the highest rates. But it’s not clear how much that will prompt a new surge in imports.
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Beyond a Trade War, China, Japan and Others in Asia Face a New Energy Threat
The New York Times – Business:China and its neighbors scrambled to soften the blow of a disorderly trade war. Conflict in the Middle East now threatens to disrupt the oil imports that power their economies.
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Trump Signals Opposition to Tariff Refunds, Hinting at Legal War to Come
The New York Times – Business:One week after the Supreme Court invalidated President Trump’s tariffs, he suggested that his administration could try to relitigate a case that was decided 6 to 3.
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E.U. Pushes Ahead With South American Trade Deal Despite Legal Challenge
The New York Times – Business:The provisional application of the agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay is intended to diversify Europe’s trading relationships.
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Blaming Tariffs, Aston Martin to Trim 20% of Its Work Force
The New York Times – Business:The luxury automaker said losses for 2025 had increased from the year before, as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty take a toll on its operations.
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Trump’s New Tariffs Could Face Legal Challenges
The New York Times – Business:Critics are questioning the legality of the provision President Trump has used to replace his previous slate of tariffs, raising the prospect of yet another legal battle.