China’s export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.
China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty
China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand.
India on the High Seas: Hormuz and the Future of Maritime Security
Vice Admiral R.B. Pandit, former Commander-in-Chief of India’s Strategic Forces Command, assesses the maritime consequences of the Iran conflict and the long-term shifts reshaping the Indian Ocean’s …
China reacts to Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports as tensions escalate
China warned the U.S. “not to meddle in our affairs,” noting it has “trade and energy agreements with Iran.” …
Trump warns China of ‘staggering’ 50% tariff if caught supplying military aid to Iran
President Trump warns China could face 50% tariffs if caught supplying military aid to Iran as a sweeping Strait of Hormuz blockade takes effect.
Trump warns China of ‘big problems’ over Iran weapons as Xi summit nears
President Trump warns China of “big problems” if it supplies air defense systems to Iran amid reports of potential MANPADS transfers to Tehran.
Iran war’s global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech
The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems.
India and Iran have good relations, Indian tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz didn’t pay tolls: Iranian envoy
India and Iran have good relations, Indian tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz didn’t pay tolls: Iranian envoy …
Why India’s weak rupee is about more than just the Iran war
A country whose economy is growing faster than those of its peers would typically see its currency strengthen. India has been expanding more quickly than most other Asian economies, including …
Trump Puts China in Zugzwang and Forces a Visible Choice
But with his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels engaged in the Iranian oil trade, in force as of 10 a.m. ET on Monday, Trump has put China in zugzwang. The term will be familiar to chess …