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May 12, 2026 | U.S. tariff appeal keeps import uncertainty high; WTO warns on 2026 goods trade; shipping rates jump on trans-Pacific restocking
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May 11, 2026 | China-bound and U.S.-bound shipping resets intensify; tariff legality fight deepens; dollar and oil rise on Gulf tensions
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May 9, 2026 | Trump-Xi summit stakes rise; Brazil seeks tariff relief in Washington; Hormuz strike keeps freight risk elevated
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May 7, 2026 | Trump-Xi summit preparations revive U.S.-China trade tensions; Brazil’s Lula seeks tariff relief in Washington; Hormuz shipping risk stays acute after vessel strikes
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Earlier Updates
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