From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Rival Nations Seize On Choke Points to Counter Trump
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The New York Times – Business:The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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Mortgage Rates Climb for 5th Week as Iran War Weighs on U.S. Housing Market
The New York Times – Business:The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 6.46 percent, making it harder for buyers to afford homes.
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Bad, Very Bad and Much Worse: Pick a Forecast for the War and Economy
The New York Times – Business:A merely bad outlook might be good enough for the markets, our columnist says.
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Why Trump’s Iran Address Failed to Soothe Markets
The New York Times – Business:Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.
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Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector
The New York Times – Business:Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.
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Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector
The New York Times – Business:Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.
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Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump’s White House Speech
The New York Times – Business:President Trump claimed in a White House address that the war on Iran was “nearing completion” but made no new announcements about the conflict.
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Trump Officials Try to Fight Foreign Disinformation They Once Dismissed
The New York Times – Business:The war in Iran has exposed the need to mount a defense against foreign influence campaigns, officials and experts say.
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G.M. Reports Sharp Decline in Car Sales Amid War and High Prices
The New York Times – Business:Toyota, Honda and Hyundai reported drops in March. Some blamed gasoline prices.
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Markets Bet Big on a Quick End to the Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.