Trade
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The maritime choke points threatening supply chains across the world
The Explainer Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are not the only threat to global shipping, experts warn
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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How the Israel-Hamas conflict threatens the Suez Canal
Talking Point An American-led task force will attempt to protect shipping from Houthi attacks
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Evergrande was just the beginning. China's property sector is in trouble.
Talking Point It's not clear that Xi Jingping's government has the tools to fix the problem
By Joel Mathis Published
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Panama Canal: falling water levels threaten world trade
Under the Radar Drought in what should be the rainy season is leading to an expensive logjam in the vital waterway
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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CPTPP: is trade deal first sign of Brexit’s sunlit uplands?
Today's Big Question Britain seizes ‘post-Brexit freedoms’ but immediate benefits appear limited
By The Week Staff Published
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Brexit: a divisive anniversary
Talking Point Three years on from Brexit, its impact on the British economy remains highly debated
By The Week Staff Published
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No Bregrets: is Brexit remorse on the rise?
Today's Big Question New research shows more than three-quarters of UK firms trading with the EU see the existing deal as no help at all
By Jamie Timson Published
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Energy crisis: is next winter going to be worse?
Today's Big Question Many Europeans are turning down the thermostat this winter, but experts say next year is going to be even tougher
By Arion McNicoll Published
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The problem with a UK-US trade deal
Talking Point Liz Truss reveals free trade deal now looks out of reach despite promise of Brexit
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Why Lithuania is feeling nervous about Russia
feature Trade blockage and cyberwarfare have unsettled relations between neighbouring territories
By The Week Published
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The British Empire’s policies still at play in the UK
feature Policies rooted in imperialism policies influence today’s tax and trade systems and even the wine we drink
By The Week Staff Published
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The costs of the UK doing business with China
feature Boris Johnson angers ‘hawkish’ Conservative MPs with plan to reboot trade talks
By The Week Staff Published
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What’s happening in Northern Ireland?
feature Resignation of first minister plunges devolved government into ‘turmoil’
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Hopes fade for UK-US trade deal: what’s the alternative?
Today's Big Question London eyeing US-Mexico-Canada pact but economists say benefits of joining would be extremely limited
By The Week Staff Published
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