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July 23, 2025
Ship tracking data on Wednesday showed that the first tanker to arrive at the Enterprise Products Partners facility for loading was a liquefied gas tanker. The energy research firm Vortexa stated that the mooring was a sign of the commissioning.
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July 23, 2025
These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Melanie Joly, Federal Industry Minister, says that Canada can excel in…
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July 3, 2025
The massive tax and spending plan of President Donald Trump includes more than $8,6 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard's icebreaker fleet to be deployed in the Arctic where Washington hopes it can counter the rising dominance of Russia and China.
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July 23, 2025
The defence ministry announced that Russia began large-scale naval drills on Wednesday, involving over 150 vessels and 15 000 military personnel. These drills will take place in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans as well as the Baltic and Caspian Seas.
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July 14, 2025
European traders reported on Monday that the Taiwan Flour Millers' Association had issued an international tender for an estimated 89.650 metric tons grade 1 milling grain to be purchased from the United States. The bidder is looking for two…
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July 11, 2025
A senior official of the Seoul trade ministry told reporters on Friday that the U.S. demanded South Korea to join its efforts in trade negotiations with China to limit China's influence. The countries are currently discussing cooperation in shipbuilding.
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July 22, 2025
The Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. Congress committee for strategic competition against China wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in order to express their strong support for AUKUS, a submarine project that is currently being reviewed by the Pentagon.
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July 21, 2025
Three Republican House members asked Alphabet, Facebook parent Meta and Amazon.com on Monday if they had adopted adequate safeguards in order to address the growing concerns about national security regarding submarine communication cables. Washington…
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July 16, 2025
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Wednesday that it intends to adopt rules prohibiting companies from connecting submarine communications cables to the United States using Chinese technology or equipment. Brendan Carr, FCC chairperson…
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July 16, 2025
In a Wednesday tender, the Taiwan Flour Millers' Association bought an estimated 89.650 metric tonnes of milling grain to be sourced in the U.S., European traders reported. Two consignments of wheat from the U.S. Pacific Northwest Coast were purchased.
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July 14, 2025
The port's director announced on Monday that imports into the largest U.S. seaport, Los Angeles, rebounded in June. They finished up 10% from a year earlier and contributed to a record volume for the entire month. Last month, the Port of Los Angeles received 470,450 TEUs of cargo after the U.S.
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July 8, 2025
In recent months, iron ore prices have remained stable despite increasing uncertainty about the future of the steel raw material. The benchmark Singapore Exchange contract closed at $95.25 per metric ton Monday. This is down from $95.89 the previous day…
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July 8, 2025
In recent months, iron ore prices have remained stable despite increasing uncertainty about the future of the steel raw material. The benchmark Singapore Exchange contract closed at $95.25 per metric ton Monday. This is down from $95.89 the previous day…
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June 27, 2025
European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Friday. The purchase included several wheat varieties and all…
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June 27, 2025
On Friday, European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 32,000 tons of milling grain to be imported from the United States. This purchase included several wheat varieties and all were purchased on a FOB…
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June 25, 2025
Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the U.S. had not ceased its maximum pressure against Iran, including restrictions on the sale of Iranian oil. However, he indicated a possible easing in enforcement for the benefit of the country's rebuilding.
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June 24, 2025
Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that China could continue to buy oil from Iran, after the U.S. attacked the OPEC members nuclear facilities. He also hoped China would purchase "plenty" from the United States. "China can continue to buy Oil from Iran." "Hopefully…
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June 19, 2025
China's military condemned on Friday the sailing of a British ship through the Taiwan Strait, saying that it was a deliberate effort to "cause troubles", and undermined the peace and stability in this region. The Royal Navy of Britain said that…
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June 17, 2025
Taiwan has completed its maiden sea test for its first submarine developed domestically on Tuesday. This is a major milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea routes in case of war. Taiwan, which China claims…
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June 17, 2025
Taiwan signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday with U.S.-based Auterion and German-based Auterion to provide drone software that has been tested in Ukraine. The deal will help Taiwan strengthen its defences against the growing military threat from China, which is a giant neighbor.
