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Donald Trump threatens to reconsider trade deal with the United Kingdom

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of revisiting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, signaling potential tensions in transatlantic economic relations. The agreement, concluded last year between Washington and London, aimed to limit U.S. tariffs on most British manufactured......

China aluminum exports set to surge amid Gulf supply disruption

Global buyers are turning to China for aluminum as supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran tighten markets in the Gulf. Analysts cited by Bloomberg expect Chinese exports to rise sharply in the coming months as production outages in the region, which accounts for about 9 percent of global aluminum......

Norway gains $5 billion windfall as Iran war reshapes Europe energy

Norway has generated roughly 5 billion dollars in additional revenue since the start of the war in Iran, as disruptions to global energy supply boosted oil prices and demand from Europe. According to The New York Times, the surge reflects Norway’s growing role as a key energy supplier to European......

China green tech exports surge as oil shock boosts EV demand

Rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran are accelerating a global shift toward electric vehicles, driving a sharp increase in exports of clean technologies from China. Analysts say the surge in oil costs is pushing consumers across Asia and other regions to adopt electric mobility faster than expected,......

Frida kahlo collection transfer sparks dispute between mexico and spain

A collection of 160 artworks by leading Mexican artists has triggered a cultural dispute after plans emerged to move it to a new cultural center in northern Spain managed by Banco Santander. The collection includes 18 works by Frida Kahlo. Nearly 400 Mexican cultural figures signed an open letter demanding......

Oil supply shock drives global shift as China boosts clean tech exports

The war in Iran has triggered what energy officials describe as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. The shock has reshaped energy demand patterns and accelerated a shift toward alternative sources, placing China at the center of the transition. Despite being Iran’s......

African firms rush to prepare for China's zero-tariff regime starting May 1

China's plan to eliminate customs duties on imports from 53 African nations takes effect May 1, just weeks away, reshaping trade diplomacy across two continents. The move draws sharp reactions from Western capitals viewing it as Beijing expanding economic sway under a development banner. President......

China's Q1 GDP growth forecast to rebound to 4.8% despite Iran war risks

China's economy gained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, but economists warn the ongoing Iran war could drag growth for the rest of the year as energy costs rise and global demand weakens. A Reuters poll of 50 economists published Monday projects gross domestic product expanded 4.8 percent year-on-year......

Hormuz crisis boosts China clean energy exports as oil flows disrupted

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated a global shift away from fossil fuels, driving a sharp increase in China’s clean energy exports as countries seek alternatives to disrupted oil and gas supplies. Since Iran effectively blocked the strategic maritime route on February 28 following......