Australian fears about Iran war, fuel shortages run deeper than an anti-Trump attitude
When Scott Morrison declared that it was not “a race” to procure vaccines first and fast into Australia…
How Australia became hostage to fuel imports
In 2013, Shell closed its Clyde oil refinery on the Paramatta River, and a year later, Caltex closed…
Fossil fuels? No thanks. Why Trump’s Iran war is pushing EU toward renewables. – POLITICO
“Becoming independent of oil and gas is one of the key issues, as is once again evident with…
Europe prepares for higher energy prices after US attack on Iran – POLITICO
“The fact is still that Europe imports most of its energy from other countries. And I think events…
The World Gets a Grim Reminder About Scarcity: Merryn Talks Money
In early October I wrote in this newsletter that if you felt like you’d missed out on easy…
Fed survey reveals Trump’s tariff gut punch to the backbone of the U.S. economy: small business
During Donald Trump’s State of the Union address last month, the president championed the revival of his tariff…
Europe swaps climate rhetoric for energy security talk to defuse MAGA backlash – POLITICO
“Renewable energy is not about tackling climate change, it’s about economic growth and affordable and low energy prices,”…
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy – POLITICO
Chemical investments in Europe collapsed by more than 80 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to…
China’s beef tariffs aren’t personal as economy slows
In some of the darkest days in the political relationship between Australia and China, trade became a tool…
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
While China has already logged a record-breaking trade surplus in the first 11 months of 2025, that milestone…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending – POLITICO
The new NICE threshold will be £25,000 to £35,000 per quality adjusted life year gained over and above…