Russia’s Crude Oil Exports Stay High — But Flows Shift Sharply Toward Asia

Russia’s Crude Oil Exports Stay High — But Flows Shift Sharply Toward Asia

Despite sanctions, Russia’s crude oil exports remain robust, but 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.

America’s Tariff War Deepens as Dozens of Countries Brace for Revised ‘Reciprocal’ U.S. Tariffs

America’s Tariff War Deepens as Dozens of Countries Brace for Revised ‘Reciprocal’ U.S. Tariffs

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.