Deena Zaidi

Data & financial journalist covering global economics and policy

All posts tagged world trade

Why the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s most critical oil chokepoint

Why the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s most critical oil chokepoint

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, United States of America, World Economy, World economy, World trade

Following series were published in June 2025 and is being republished due to the recent shift in geopolitics around the Strait

🥩 U.S. Beef Prices Hit Record Highs — Tariffs on Brazil Could Push Them Even Higher

🥩 U.S. Beef Prices Hit Record Highs — Tariffs on Brazil Could Push Them Even Higher

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Trade and tariffs, World economy, World Economy, World trade

The burgers, stews, and chili on your menu might get pricier. U.S. beef prices have reached record highs amid inflation pressures, supply shortages, and new tariffs on Brazilian imports. With the U.S. cattle inventory at its lowest since 1951 and Brazil facing steep tariff hikes, beef prices may climb even higher in 2025.

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs set to take effect as Trump stands firm on trade policy

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs set to take effect as Trump stands firm on trade policy

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Markets, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

Canada hits back with tariffs as Trump moves forward with 25% tariff on two of its largest trading partners-Canada and Mexico.

US-EU: Trade War Looms as Trump threatens 25% Tariff on Imports from EU

US-EU: Trade War Looms as Trump threatens 25% Tariff on Imports from EU

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Europe, Inflation, United States of America, World Economy, World trade

The European Union (EU), America’s third-largest trading partner, retaliates after Trump unveils a 25% tariff on EU imports, a move that could drive inflation and escalate global trade tensions.