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Strait of Hormuz, a key route for jet fuel out of the Gulf, has been effectively closed by Iran for more than six weeks in response to US and Israeli attacks, sending the price rocketing
global trade. At present, however, it is too early to speculate about deployment scenarios. The necessary conditions are not yet in place,” he said. He added that the transatlantic partnership is currently undergoing “a stress
traded urea, the most [widely used fertiliser](/economy/2026/3/18/not-just-energy-how-the-iran-war-could-trigger-a-global-food-crisis), and large volumes of other fertilisers are exported from Gulf countries through the Strait of Hormuz. Those supplies have now been dramatically disrupted. “Patriotism is not only
global energy supplies. The conflict has also increased pressure on China’s economy and energy security. About half of China’s crude oil imports come from the Middle East, while disruptions in the Gulf have
global energy and trade flowing freely again," Starmer said in a statement ahead of the summit. Trump has criticized European countries for rejecting or hesitating to get involved in the war with Iran
global energy and trade flowing freely again," Starmer said in a statement ahead of the summit. Trump has criticized European countries for rejecting or hesitating to get involved in the war with Iran
global energy policy. While Opec production is dominated by Saudi Arabia, the UAE had the second highest spare production capacity. In other words, it was the second most important swing producer, capable of increasing production
trade directly targets the regime's primary revenue lifelines," he said. , which Beijing
Global Times said. China’s deepened relationship with Russia has been [a cause for concern in the west](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/09/china-and-russia-increasingly-working-in-tandem-to-undermine-faith-in-governance-top-finnish-official-claims), particularly since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. China
strait of Hormuz is reopened.” Which means despite the IMF’s grim warnings, investors have “already decided that the risk of recession is receding”. [Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email](https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed&CMP=emailbutton)
Global Market Intelligence, which compiles the PMI survey, said: “A rapid acceleration of input cost inflation was seen across the UK construction sector in April. “Aside from the post-pandemic surge in input prices from
global costs of fuel and fertiliser, driven by shipping disruptions in the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/14/trump-xi-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-as-chinese-vessels-transit-key-waterway), are impacting Mexican producers and threatening a stable food supply, especially for low-income residents. Elvira Pasillas, professor
important economic integration projects that would guarantee development and stability. In the present moment, the GCC must continue to make clear its categorical rejection of any attempt to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz
import, export and transit of defence and military equipment”, among other things. The memorandum was set to automatically renew every five years “unless a written notice of intention to denounce is given
Strait of Hormuz. Within roughly two planting seasons, food prices follow the spike in fertiliser costs. Within 12 to 18 months, prices of manufactured goods follow those of energy. The shock that begins
strait of Hormuz and Xi’s apparent interest in buying US oil to reduce China’s dependence on Middle East supplies. In other developments: - **Trump told Fox News that China had agreed to order
strait of Hormuz. Last week the head of the International Energy Agency said flight cancellations would come soon if oil supplies from the Middle East were not restored, adding that [Europe had only six weeks
important bilateral relationship will be trade, Tehran and Taiwan. ## Building bridges The road to the Xi-Trump summit was [set in Busan](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/30/five-key-takeaways-donald-trump-meeting-xi-jinping-china-us-trade-talks) last October, when the US and China agreed a temporary
imported, the ABS noted, which contributed to the big drag from net trade. [Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email](https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed&CMP=emailbutton) Even so, Pat Bustamante, a senior economist at Westpac, reckons that