Oil's life expectancy a casualty of brewing trade war

A week of Trump-induced tariff drama has shaken the foundations of international trade relations, adding new urgency to moving away from volatile and politicised hydrocarbons

Oil markets are feeling the effects of the US tariffs.
Oil markets are feeling the effects of the US tariffs.Photo: RYTIS DAUKANTAS/UPSTREAM
Published 11 April 2025, 10:19Updated 11 April 2025, 15:32
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