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US grain farmers pummelled as Iran war triggers surge in costs
Middle East conflict adds to strains in America’s heartland months ahead of midterm elections
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Treasury market interventions are only a band-aid
Bessent’s moves on the yen and long-dated bonds do little to assuage markets long-term
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How Shein’s $100bn dream unravelled
Once high-flying fast-fashion retailer is listing in Hong Kong at quarter of peak value after years of false starts
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Canadian businesses fear ‘vortex of downward pressures’ from Trump’s tariffs
Renewed trade war has inflicted pain and uncertainty on companies that deal with US
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An offer Canada could only refuse
Saint Mark Carney’s canonisation owes much to Donald Trump’s inept bullying
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Trump says US to increase tariffs on Canadian cars and steel to 50%
Move marks further tit-for-tat escalation of Washington’s trade war with Ottawa
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Saudi Arabia holds talks over state-backed war insurance as costs jump
Insurers have raised prices or restricted coverage for ships and other firms in the region owing to Iran conflict and Houthi attacks
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Iran threatens 46 ships in Strait of Hormuz transit crackdown
Tehran said vessels violated protocols for travelling across waterway and could face fines or confiscation
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