Sanctions regimes, export rules, tariffs and compliance.
China’s dominance of rare earth metallisation threatens to constrain new magnet factories serving electric vehicles, wind turbines and other industries.
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A World Bank and GOGLA report estimates $11.4 billion is needed in 2027-2030 to expand reliable off-grid electricity access.
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Russian grain exports are shifting towards Baltic ports as Latvia considers restrictions on transit through its territory.
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The administration plans to support fishing vessels, waterfront infrastructure and domestic seafood sales through existing programmes rather than new federal spending.
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Washington is considering allowing access to some sanctioned vessels to ease record freight costs, though analysts question the potential benefit.
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New vessel sanctions reach Russian LNG carriers before commercial service as Japan concentrates on oil shipping.
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US tariff pressure has revived interest in the project, but Seoul's review remains conditional on commercial and legal requirements.
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The GAO has urged stronger shipboard training and broader hazardous-substance response requirements following its review of US marine fire preparedness.
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Weak Persian Gulf LNG exports and European storage requirements are intensifying competition for supplies, with high prices already curbing demand.
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Iran says Gulf shipping could resume within seven days if Washington eases military pressure and removes its blockade of Iranian ports.
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Methanol bunkering and vessel capacity are expanding, but regulatory uncertainty is weakening investment signals for cleaner marine fuels.
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The proposed fund would seek $10bn in total to repair war-damaged infrastructure and develop oil export routes bypassing Hormuz.
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A new China Gas supply agreement starts in 2030, leaving the immediate impact of potential tariff relief uncertain.
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The US maritime regulator has confirmed that charge complaints covering fees assessed from 16 June 2022 face no three-year time limit.
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