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The Global Race for Critical Minerals: U.S. and China Will Challenge Each Other on the Chessboard of Strategic Resources
The critical minerals industry is fast becoming a geopolitical battleground between the world's major powers. The United States and China are taking significant steps to ensure access to and control over mineral resources needed for energy transition, technology...
Sea Freight Rates From Asia Continue to Fall
Maritime container rates from Asia continued to fall last week, surpassing the lows recorded in early 2024. This decline was driven by a combination of factors: the post-Chinese New Year holiday slowdown, effects from new services from shipping line alliances that are...
Crude Oil Prices: Recovery Between Volatility and Geopolitical Factors.
Crude oil prices have recovered after hitting their lowest levels since November 2021, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed efforts by China to boost consumption. After reaching these periodic lows, oil prices stabilized slightly above...
Trump and the New Wave of Duties: Impact on Trade and Logistics
After a month of postponement, President Donald Trump has introduced a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada into the United States, along with an additional 10 percent increase on Chinese goods. However, the Commerce Secretary said ongoing...