Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.
Category: International Trade and World Market
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War in Iran Has India Scrambling to Keep Stoves Lit for Cooking
India relies on huge quantities of cooking gas that is normally shipped from the Persian Gulf.
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Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme
The Trump administration is expected to begin a trade investigation into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.
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Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy
Countries already walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and chaotic U.S. policymaking are facing potentially lasting economic damage.
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Why Does Oil Matter So Much to the Global Economy?
The war in the Middle East has sent oil and gas prices soaring. Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott breaks down how much the world continues to depend on reliable sources of oil.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January
The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.
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Trump Administration Suggests Tariff Refunds May Take Significant Time
The government must update a federal court on Thursday about its timeline for returning roughly $166 billion in illegal duties.
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Trump Administration to Announce New Trade Investigations
The investigations into unfair trade practices will likely lead to tariffs on foreign countries, as the administration works to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court.
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A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants
Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.
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Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind
President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.
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Rising Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines and Truckers
The price of jet fuel and diesel has surged since the war in Iran began, which could force airlines and trucking companies to pass on higher costs to their customers.
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China Stockpiled More Oil Before War Broke Out in Iran
China’s oil imports rose nearly 16 percent in the first two months of 2026, adding to its growing energy stockpile.