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The U.S. Blockade Is Forcing Iran’s Energy Tankers to Zig-Zag and U-Turn

The U.S. restored a blockade against Iranian shipping on July 14, a step that all but halted Tehran’s crude exports when it was imposed previously.

A U.S. service member watches a ship transit the Arabian Sea. Source: U.S. Navy

Thailand, Argentina Lead Next Wave of Rising Manufacturing Hubs

By shifting to these countries for sourcing, manufacturers can spread production across a wider range of markets and reduce their exposure to geopolitical and trade risks.

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Simultaneous Disruptions Rattle Global Oil Markets

Of particular concern is diesel, which Oxford Economics described as the fuel most exposed to the supply strains because of its central role in freight transportation.

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Port of Los Angeles Sees Record Cargo Volumes in June 2026

June was the port's third strongest month on record, and the third time it has ever crossed the 1 million TEU threshold.

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Oil Supertankers Increasingly Bear Brunt in Hormuz Ship Attacks

The IMO’s secretary general told Bloomberg Radio that ships should continue to avoid navigating Hormuz because of the current level of navigational risk.

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New York Enacts Nation's First Statewide Pause on Data Center Construction

The pause will apply to all new permitting for so-called hyperscale data centers, which can house 5,000 or more servers and span up to a million square feet.

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Trump Backtracks on Threat to Impose Tolls in Strait of Hormuz

Trump cited "highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership," following his initial fee proposal the prior day.

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Iran Shipped 57 Million Barrels of Crude Between U.S. Blockades

In the period between the two cordons, Tehran was able to ship at least 2.2 million barrels a day, a very high level by recent standards.

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Trump Pushes to Charge Tolls for Strait of Hormuz

Trump said that the he would be reinstating a blockade of the strait, and declared that the U.S. should be reimbursed for "providing safety and security" to the waterway.

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U.S. Renews Iran Strikes as Both Sides Dispute Hormuz Status

Over the weekend, Iran said the Hormuz strait would now be closed “until further notice.” U.S. Central Command disputed that, saying that waterway was still open to all vessels.

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Airbus Employees in Spain Go on Strike Over Working Conditions

Employees said the walkout is delaying projects at the facility because aircraft inspections, engineering checks, and other work required to complete deliveries can't be carried out.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Rises to $77.6B in May

U.S. goods and services imports increased by 3.3% month-to-month, with the country bringing in more pharmaceuticals, smartphones, cars and equipment for data centers.

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