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Iran War Disrupting Shipping

  As the Iran-Israel conflict continues to escalate, global trade can soon see the Iran war disrupting shipping. Iran and Israel have been in a back-and-forth for decades, which has escalated in recent years. More recently, Israel and the US started what President Trump called “major combat operations”, bombing various locations in Iran. Trump noted that the strikes were to “prevent this very wicked, radical dictatorship from threatening America.” With the escalation continuing, numerous supply chains that rely on commodities from the location, such as oil, will be affected. With warnings of future strikes and broader conflict, the war could soon have a greater impact on international shipping. How Is The Iran War Disrupting Shipping?   The Iran war is disrupting shipping in numerous ways, including halting trading routes and creating supply chain bottlenecks.  A primary issue is that the conflict is happening near the Strait of Hormuz . This strait is responsible for nea...

Trump Threatening A New 25% Tariff

  A recent announcement has President Trump threatening a new 25% Tariff on Iran’s trading partners. On January 12, the President announced the levies on a social media post. Notable countries that the tariff could affect include India, China, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and others. Although the White House has not published final guidelines, Trump noted that the decision was “final and conclusive”. With the Supreme Court currently examining the legality of other tariffs issued by Trump, this announcement further heightens uncertainty. Why Is Trump Threatening A New 25% Tariff on Iran’s Trading Partners? The primary reason for the 25% tariff is ongoing geopolitical tensions. Ongoing protests in Iran resulted in casualties of over 2000 people, and the tariff is a pressure against it. Trump recently stated, “If Tehran violently kills peaceful protesters, they will come to their rescue.” The president issued similar “secondary tariffs” last year for countries that buy oil from V...