With the Iran nuclear deal heading to a Geneva signing on June 19, President Trump has pivoted back to trade battles, threatening tariffs on French wine at the G7 and signalling broader import duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
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US wholesale prices surged 6.5 percent in May, the fastest pace since November 2022, driven by a 23.4 percent jump in gasoline costs linked to the Iran war.
Energy analysts warned Thursday that oil could reach $150 a barrel within weeks if the US-Iran war continues, as Brent crude has already hit $94 following Iran’s Strait of Hormuz restrictions.