The German economy has been buffeted by the U.S. tariff offense and the increasing competitiveness of Chinese companies in core export industries.

Around 800 ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a trickle following the outbreak of the war. 

The new "economic security zone" — described as the first of its kind — will be used as the first node in a larger global industrial network.

The DOJ's probe will reportedly center around allegations that the four companies colluded to agree on shared pricing benchmarks for purchasing deals made with cattle ranchers.

Alaska Airlines is bracing for a $600 million increase in its fuel costs for the second quarter of 2026, and expects to pay as much as $4.75 a gallon in April.

Since the conflict began, the cost of filling a typical family car with petrol has risen by £14 ($18.20), while a typical tank of diesel has gone up by about £27.

As part of its Fastport venture, Honda will roll out "micromobility" vehicles to deliver packages, groceries and food orders, offering alternatives to larger trucks and vans.

"The U.S. has changed, and we must respond," Carney said in a 10-minute address posted to YouTube.

The administration launched the CAPE digital claims system, which they said in court filings could handle about 63% of affected import filings, with the remainder to follow.

The government-owned corporation expects to save as much as $400 million Canadian ($291.96 million) annually by scaling back home deliveries.