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19 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: UK doubles its steel tariffs, energy prices rise after damage to major Middle East energy sites and Bank of England rate decision

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17 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Starmer meets Zelenskyy amid concern of waning US interest in Ukraine, Reeves gives speech on EU ties and UK steel tariffs to rise

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13 March, 2026 Features

Commodities in Focus: Aluminium, helium and fertiliser markets suffer from Trump’s war in Iran

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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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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 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