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Iran war threatens a global recession, Finland’s Stubb warns

The U.S. president’s European golf buddy calls for extra efforts to stop regional conflicts from spiraling toward World War III. 

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Text messages by trade czar Šefčovič reveal early concerns over EU-US deal

Six months after the commissioner wrote his U.S. counterparts, they have yet to address European complaints over high steel tariffs.

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#Helium shortage has started impacting #tech #SupplyChains

Tightened supply of helium due to the #MiddleEast #war has started affecting production in global tech supply chains, leaving ​companies scrambling to secure alternative supplies, industry execs said.

Helium is used ‌in several key stages of chipmaking, including cooling, leak detection & precision manufacturing processes, & its prices have soared since the crisis began.

#TrumpsWar #US #Iran #Trump #economy
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/helium-shortage-has-started-impacting-tech-supply-chains-execs-say-2026-03-26/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement

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#routers in the US must have #trusted #supplychains #supplychainsecurity

That's right, so even if made in country, some of the router parts, might make this #RouterBan unproductive

Also, what about TVs?

See the 3min segment on the hacking of TVs in #Taiwan after the #Pelosi 2022 visit.
#BBC ⭕3min segment, #AudreyTang

BBC Clash of the #Superpowers America and #China 2026

The recent announcement by Heinz Watties that it intends to close a number of food processing plants in #aotearoa (and likely use import substitution from "cheap supply countries") illustrates how giant global food corporations are increasing the food supply chain risks to a concerning degree. This article illustrates some of the reasons why. #food #corporations #risk #supplychains https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/25/big-corporations-global-food-system-war-iran
We’re letting big corporations gamble with our lives. Act now, or the food could run out

The fragility of the global food system fills me with dread – and the war with Iran has exposed just how close to collapse it is, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/25/big-corporations-global-food-system-war-iran. "These [food system] vulnerabilities are exacerbated by the use of just-in-time #supplychains & the funnelling of much of the world’s #trade through a number of #chokepoints. Some people have long warned that the strait of #Hormuz, alongside the #Suez canal, #Turkish straits, #Panama canal & straits of #Malacca, are critical chokepoints, whose obstruction would threaten the flow of #food, #fertiliser, #fuel & other crucial #agricultural #commodities."
We’re letting big corporations gamble with our lives. Act now, or the food could run out

The fragility of the global food system fills me with dread – and the war with Iran has exposed just how close to collapse it is, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian
Trump’s ‘absurdly incoherent’ Iran pleas leave allies befuddled

European countries have ruled out helping secure the Strait of Hormuz until the conflict is over — but also haven’t received any specific requests for assistance from the U.S.

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#TiredOfWinning yet, America?

#CTV Mar 23, 2026

Canada can protect rules-basd #InternationalTrade, resist pressure frm superpowrs by working more w/ the Americas, shoring up #SupplyChains & strengthening economic ties, #CostaRica’s #trade minister sed on recent #Ottawa visit

“We share same vision o type o world we would like 2 live in,” #ManuelTovarRivera sed in interview w/ #TheCanadianPress. “Canada has enormous opportunities in our hemisphere"

#trade #LatinAmerica

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/costa-rica-looks-to-canada-to-safeguard-rules-based-trade-democracy-in-latin-america/

Costa Rica looks to Canada to safeguard rules-based trade, democracy in Latin America

Canada can protect rules-based international trade and resist pressure from superpowers by working more with the Americas, shoring up supply chains and strengthening economic ties, Costa Rica’s trade minister said on a recent visit to Ottawa.

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