Trade War Update, Oct 16, 2026: Pulp Duties, India’s China Gap
Trade war update: Commerce finalizes pulp duties on Brazil and Norway, India blames Chinese barriers for its deficit, and Beijing warns the EU.
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Haiti Sanctions Renewal: Russia Breaks UN Council Consensus
The UN Security Council renewed Haiti sanctions, including the arms embargo, 14-0 on Oct. 14, with Russia abstaining over new language on stolen public funds.
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Venezuela Talks Resume After US Delists Jorge Rodríguez
Treasury delisted National Assembly chief Jorge Rodríguez on Oct. 14, hours before he opened a third round of US-backed talks with the opposition.
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US-China Trade War, Oct 15, 2026: Spanish Ship Fees, Canton Fair
US-China trade war: FMC proposes $200,000 Spanish ship fees; Commerce resets Italian pasta margins; EU summit opens on imbalances.
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Houthis Turn to Chinese Parts for a Homegrown Kheibar Shekan Missile
A Conflict Armament Research report says Yemen’s Houthis imported Chinese-made motor and airframe parts to build Iran’s Kheibar Shekan missile.
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Trade War Update — October 14, 2026
Trade war update: China’s September surplus hits $133.53 billion, Beijing opens the Canton Fair and Taiwan is named as an Alaska gas buyer.
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Trade War Update — October 13, 2026
Trade war update: China calls the EU hybrid cap growth, Iran auto and rail sanctions are published, and Beijing eases aviation exports.
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Trump’s Russian Diesel Agreement: What 4.8 Million Tons Really Buys
Trump’s Russian diesel agreement: about 4.8M tons, a 180-day sanctions license through April 7, 2027, thin price impact, and sharp reactions.
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EU Sanctions 1,600 Russia Arms Firms in Largest List Wave
EU ministers adopt nearly 1,600 Russia sanctions listings, the largest wave since 2022, with more than half tied to ballistic-missile supply chains.
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Trade War Update — October 12, 2026
Trade war update: EU adds 1,600 Russia listings and presses the US on the Graham Bill as a metals-content rule nears publication.
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