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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 6, 2026DRC Cobalt Dominance: Middle East Conflict Won't Disrupt Supply
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which accounts for over 70% of global cobalt production, has issued a statement affirming supply chain continuity despite escalating Middle East geopolitical te
Business Insider Africa#cobalt-supply#critical-minerals#drc-production
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJun 14, 2026Clean Energy Trade Hits $479B Despite Tariffs & Geopolitical Risk
Global clean-energy trade has rebounded to $479 billion in 2025, demonstrating resilience in the renewable sector despite headwinds from tariffs and geopolitical instability. BloombergNEF's analysis r
BloombergNEF#clean-energy-trade#tariffs-impact#renewable-supply-chain
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJun 12, 2026Iran Conflict Exposes Lithium Battery Supply Chain Vulnerability
The escalating tensions in Iran have cast a spotlight on the concentrated and brittle nature of the global lithium-ion battery supply chain. This geopolitical flashpoint demonstrates how regional conf
S&P Global#lithium-ion-batteries#supply-chain-risk#geopolitical-disruption