Despite sanctions, Russia’s crude oil exports remain steady. Trade flows have pivoted from Europe to Asia, with China and India now the top buyers. India’s growing imports—and its refusal to join Western sanctions—have triggered steep new U.S. tariffs.
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America’s Tariff War Deepens as Dozens of Countries Brace for Revised ‘Reciprocal’ U.S. Tariffs
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, Brazil, China, Graphs, Graphs, India, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World Economy, World economy, World trade
After months of negotiations, pauses, and delays, a sweeping new tariff slate took effect Thursday—marking a new era in U.S. trade policy, with import rates reaching their highest levels since the Great Depression.
U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks to $60.2B in June — Smallest Gap Since September 2023
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Europe, Japan, Middle East, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade
U.S. trade deficit shrank to $60.2B in June 2025, the lowest since Sept. 2023, driven by falling imports and rising tariff uncertainty.
Updated: Here are the countries holding the most U.S. debt- explained in 3 charts
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Europe, Graphs, Graphs, Japan, Markets, Middle East, World Economy, World economy
Canada’s rapid shift in foreign investment, China’s retreat, and the strong demand from Gulf and European nations capture the shifting alliances and risk appetites. Through 3 charts, I explain who holds America’s IOUs in a time of high deficits and global uncertainty —and how quickly that’s changing.