U.S. Trade Chief Visits India For Key Trade Negotiations
Greer is scheduled to hold ministerial-level discussions with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on June 23 and 24.
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Why Did Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Slow Over The Weekend
Only 12 vessels passed through the strait on Sunday, down from more than 21 the previous day
Canada Imposes Temporary Tariff On Canned Vegetable Imports
The measure, announced by the Canadian government on Friday, will remain in effect for up to 200 days while authorities investigate whether rising imports have caused harm to Canadian producers.
Iran Imposes New Insurance Rules For Ships In Strait Of Hormuz
According to a document obtained by CBS News, all ships transiting the strait must carry insurance policies approved by Iran’s newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority
Germany Faces U.S. Trade Investigation Over Medicine Costs
The probe focuses on Germany’s proposed healthcare reforms, which include measures aimed at reducing public spending on prescription drugs.
How Large Is The Shipping Backlog In The Strait Of Hormuz
According to shipping data cited by CNBC, dozens of tankers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, with estimates suggesting a backlog of roughly 118 vessels
Canadian Envoy Says USMCA Discussions Are Progressing Well
Speaking before business leaders in Toronto, Mark Wiseman emphasized that concerns about an imminent disruption to the agreement may be overstated.
U.S. Oil Emergency Reserve Reaches Reagan-Era Levels
According to newly released Department of Energy data, the reserve stood at approximately 340.3 million barrels for the week ending June 12.
April Money Supply Growth Hit A 49-Month High. And Prices Soared.
April’s increase is also a big change from April 2025 when the year-over-year growth rate was a mere 1.8 percent
G7 Leaders Meet Amid Tensions Over Iran And Ukraine
Trump is expected to urge allies to help secure and reopen the strait, with Britain and France already expressing support for post-conflict maritime operations
Appeals Court Allows U.S. To Continue Collecting 10% Tariffs
The decision allows the tariffs, imposed in February under Section 122 of the Trade Act, to remain in effect as the court reviews whether the administration acted within its legal authority.
U.S. Becomes World’s Largest Oil Exporter For Third Straight Month
Supply disruptions affecting major producers, including instability in the Middle East and constraints on Russian exports, have increased demand for American crude among buyers seeking reliable alternative supplies.
U.S. Secretly Protected Oil Shipments, Trump Says
According to Trump, the effort enabled more than 100 million barrels of oil to reach global markets while helping to prevent sharp increases in fuel prices.
Why Did The U.S. Trade Deficit Narrow In April?
According to Commerce Department data, the trade gap fell 1.2% to $55.9 billion, slightly better than economists’ expectations.
Geoeconomic Risk Just Hit Its Highest Level In 25 Years
TIPP's new Geoeconomic Risk Index debuts at 92 out of 100, surpassing the peak it set when Russia invaded Ukraine, and driven this time by one force above all: trade policy.
Introducing The TIPP Geoeconomic Risk Index
A monthly gauge of the geopolitical, trade, and supply-chain pressures bearing on the world economy, built on Federal Reserve data and 25 years of TIPP polling, and validated against every major crisis since 2001.