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Trump-Xi summit: China’s rare earth export restrictions remain suspended, for now
Washington and Beijing have extended their trade truce through January 2027, preserving current tariff terms and keeping tighter restrictions on Chinese rare earth exports on hold. But…
Erminia Voccia•25 September 2026
Environmental policies
Brazil ties data center tax incentives…
Brazil is linking tax breaks for data centers to strict renewable energy,…
Stefania Del Bianco•10 September 2026
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What a China-Taiwan crisis would mean…
A disruption in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry would reach far beyond the technology…
Erminia Voccia•17 August 2026
Environmental policies
China’s LNG and coal demand slows as renewable energy surges
China is reshaping its energy strategy by reducing its reliance on imported LNG and coal while…
Erminia Voccia•4 August 2026
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Canada wildfire smoke chokes US cities as Trump blames Ottawa
Smoke from massive Canadian wildfires has once again drifted across the United States, triggering hazardous air…
Erminia Voccia•27 July 2026
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Trump shocks markets with plan to seize control of the Strait of…
Donald Trump says the United States will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose…
Erminia Voccia•14 July 2026
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Ceasefire collapses as the Strait of Hormuz plunges back into crisis
The fragile truce between the United States and Iran has effectively collapsed, bringing the Strait of…
Erminia Voccia•13 July 2026
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Global natural gas demand set to decline in 2026 as tighter supply…
Global natural gas demand is expected to fall in 2026 as tighter supply, geopolitical tensions and…
Erminia Voccia•8 July 2026
Environmental policies
Why restoring normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz won’t be easy
Despite a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran, major technical, logistical, and political…
Erminia Voccia•22 June 2026
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US-Iran peace deal: what it means for global energy markets
The preliminary peace agreement between Washington and Tehran has already eased pressure on energy markets, pushing…
Editorial Team•16 June 2026
Environmental policies
Xi-Trump summit: China eyes more US oil imports
The White House says China is interested in increasing US oil purchases as Presidents Xi Jinping…
Erminia Voccia•30 May 2026
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Iran war reshapes the new world order for oil
The U.S. war with Iran could leave a lasting mark on oil markets, even if the…
Erminia Voccia•28 May 2026
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US gasoline prices surge as inventories drop and exports rise
Rising US gasoline prices reflect tightening oil inventories, record exports, and mounting geopolitical tensions shaping global…
Alessandro Petrone•5 May 2026
Policy and Affairs
Energy crisis response as supply shocks hit global markets
Governments worldwide are deploying emergency measures, from fuel tax cuts to rationing and coal use, as…
Editorial Team•15 April 2026
Environmental policies
Strait of Hormuz disruption reshapes oil markets amid rising uncertainty
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are driving oil price volatility and exposing structural fractures in…
Erminia Voccia•13 April 2026
Environmental policies
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