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fromFortune
2 days ago

Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs | Fortune

Small businesses, they don't have the margins or the reserves to really absorb those kinds of cost increases. They're faced with a dilemma of, do they try to expedite some of the shipments that might be delayed right now, or do they deal with the shortages.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions disrupt energy infrastructure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Oil prices surge to 2022 highs amid Middle East tensions, production cuts, and shipping disruptions, though G7 reserve releases and military escorts may provide temporary relief.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Will the US benefit from the oil crisis sparked by the war on Iran?

Attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and Strait of Hormuz disruptions create market opportunities for Western oil and gas exporters as prices surge.
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fromPractical Ecommerce
4 months ago

Canada Still Works for U.S. Sellers

Tariffs, a postal strike, and changing taxes in 2025 significantly disrupted U.S.–Canada cross-border ecommerce, yet Canada remains a primary entry market for U.S. sellers.
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