World

A disruption in one part of the world can quickly become a problem for households thousands of kilometers away. A conflict near a major oil-producing region can affect fuel prices, while a shortage of natural gas can raise fertilizer costs and eventually influence the price of agricultural products. This connection exists because energy and food…

The United States and China are two of the most important economies in international trade, so changes in their economic relationship rarely remain limited to the two countries. When tariffs increase, companies change suppliers. When export controls tighten, manufacturers look for alternative technologies. When businesses become uncertain about future trade rules, they may delay investments…