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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 15, 2026Trade Deficit With Canada Driven by Discounted Oil Imports
The U.S. trade deficit with Canada is substantially driven by American purchases of Canadian crude oil at discounted prices, a nuance often missing from high-level trade discussions. Rather than refle
fortune.com#us-canada-trade#trade-deficit#oil-imports
Procurement
ModerateAug 25, 2026Hanwha Launches US LNG Trading Arm for Market Expansion
Hanwha, a major South Korean conglomerate, is establishing a dedicated US-based trading arm focused on liquefied natural gas (LNG) commerce. This strategic move reflects growing interest from Asian co
Splash247#lng-trading#hanwha-usa#energy-commodities
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 8, 2026El Niño Threatens Global Shipping, Energy & Freight Networks
El Niño conditions pose substantial risk to global supply chain continuity through multiple disruptive pathways: ocean freight route volatility, energy commodity transport challenges, and port operati
Seatrade Maritime News#el-nino-impact#shipping-disruption#climate-risk