Category: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

For First Time in Two Decades, U.S. Buys More From Mexico Than China

The United States bought more goods from Mexico than China in 2023 for the first time in 20 years, evidence of how much global trade patterns have shifted.

Red Sea Shipping Halt Is Latest Risk to Global Economy

Next year could see increasing volatility as persistent military conflicts and economic uncertainty influence voting in national elections across the globe.

How China Is Profiting From Trade With Russia

The country’s trade with Russia this year has exceeded $200 billion, and makers of cars and trucks are the big winners.

Surging U.S. Oil Production Brings Down Prices and Raises Climate Fears

American oil production is hitting record levels, delivering economic and foreign policy benefits but putting environmental goals further out of reach.

The Invisible War in Ukraine Being Fought Over Radio Waves

Using electromagnetic waves to flummox and follow smarter weapons has become a critical part of the cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia. The United States, China and others have taken note.

How a Fertilizer Shortage Is Spreading Desperate Hunger

Across Africa and in parts of Asia, disruption to the supply chain for fertilizer is raising food prices and increasing malnutrition.

Yellen May Face Questions in Morocco Over U.S. Dysfunction

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Congress to authorize more economic support for Ukraine.

Ukraine’s War of Drones Runs Into an Obstacle: China

As the war with Russia stretches on, so too does a contest to make more and deadlier flying machines. That means a fight over global electronics supply chains that run through China.

Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War

The country has empowered a government agency to openly combat online disinformation coming from foreign adversaries, and especially the Kremlin.