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US Crude Oil Exports Surge After Summer Lull

Shipments are expected to surpass 4 million barrels a day in August and September, reaching levels not seen since the start of the year, according to some market participants.

August 20, 2025
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Trump Says US to Hike India’s Tariffs Over Russian Oil Buys

Trump last week announced a 25% rate on Indian exports. He also threatened more duties if India continued to buy oil from Russia.

August 4, 2025
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Trump Threatens Russia With 100% Tariffs Over Ukraine

President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine.

July 14, 2025
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Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal

Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months.

January 16, 2025
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US Final Rule Bans Smart Cars With Russian, Chinese Tech

The Biden administration has finalized a rule that effectively bans new personal smart cars with Chinese and Russian technology from American roads.

January 14, 2025
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Oil Tanker Rates Soar on Biden Sanctions Against Russia

Oil tanker rates jumped as the Biden administration’s sanctions on Russia’s petroleum trade threaten to cut the supply of ships while forcing traders to seek alternative sources of crude.

January 13, 2025
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Biden Expands Russia Sanctions in Final Days in Office

The outgoing Democratic administration billed the new sanctions as the most significant to date against Moscow’s oil and liquefied natural gas sectors, the driver of Russia’s economy.

January 10, 2025
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Tanker Rates Hit by OPEC+ Delays, Weak China Demand

The Baltic Exchange’s TD3C Index, which reflects rates for VLCCs on the Middle-East-to-Asia route, dropped to so-called Worldscale 39.05 on Dec. 13.

December 16, 2024
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US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin

The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine.

December 11, 2024
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Biden Administration Proposes Ban on Chinese Vehicle Tech

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration introduced a draft regulation that would ban automakers in the U.S. from selling vehicles with important components and software from China and Russia.

September 23, 2024