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How the US and China can ensure their board of trade is effective
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Politik·25.5.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

How the US and China can ensure their board of trade is effective

The US and China aim to establish a board of trade to manage bilateral trade in non-sensitive goods and discuss tariff reductions. To ensure effectiveness, both nations must agree on a detailed mandate and learn from past economic engagement bodies, identifying specific products for tariff adjustments while excluding sensitive sectors like critical minerals and semiconductors.

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SCMP Economy
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Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Regional Logistics, Threatens Consumer Prices
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Welt·20.4.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Regional Logistics, Threatens Consumer Prices

The Strait of Hormuz has been largely closed since late February when US and Israeli war on Iran triggered a blockade, bringing shipping to a near standstill. The vital waterway, which normally carries 25% of world seaborne oil and 20% of LNG, briefly reopened earlier this month before Iran re-closed it on Saturday. Logistics disruptions including longer transit times, missed sailings, and higher insurance premiums are already affecting wine, spirits, and time-sensitive goods, with analysts warning prices will rise on shop shelves and restaurant tables.

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SCMP Economy
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