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13 March, 2026 Trade News

The Week in Trade: Middle East war continues to roil supply chains as Trump prepares groundwork for return of ‘reciprocal regime’

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12 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: More attacks on ocean and air shipping, fresh Trump tariff announcement and trade fragmentation overplayed

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11 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Insurers reassure shippers they’ll still cover Middle East-bound vessels, while UK government removes offshore wind tariffs in clean energy boost

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10 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Oil prices fall, European leaders fret over Iran fallout and China trade surplus grows

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9 March, 2026 Trade News

Week Ahead in International Trade: Oil prices surge above $100 per barrel as Iran war continues, UK updates traders on EU SPS deal and India FTA predations, and latest on US tariffs

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6 March, 2026 Trade News

The Week in Trade: Middle East chaos disrupts shipping and energy supply chains, Spring Statement and tariff saga

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4 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Spring Statement response, EU reset critique and shipping stalls through key strait

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3 March, 2026 Features

State of Freight: Supply chains thrown into disarray by Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East

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3 March, 2026 Trade News

Day in Trade: Reeves delivers Spring Statement as Middle East crisis rattles markets

2 March, 2026 Trade News

Week Ahead in International Trade: Middle East conflict to set trade agenda as key shipping routes close

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8 April, 2025 Features

Navigating the Red Sea crisis: Middle East trade and logistical responses

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26 March, 2025 Features

Commodity in Focus: Leaked White House messages reveal efforts to calm oil markets