President Donald Trump has dismissed a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that declared his 'reciprocal tariffs' illegal, asserting that trade terms with India will remain unchanged. Despite the judicial setback regarding executive authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the administration is seeking alternative legal pathways to enforce its trade agenda.
A tightening U.S. energy blockade, including tariffs on third-party oil suppliers, has triggered a systemic failure in Cuba's healthcare infrastructure. With ambulances grounded and hospitals facing power outages, officials warn that five million citizens with chronic illnesses are now at critical risk.
Chinese refiners are aggressively purchasing Russian crude oil cargoes that were recently bypassed by Indian buyers due to payment and logistical hurdles. This pivot underscores China's role as a critical liquidity provider for Moscow's energy exports as Western sanctions tighten their grip on the global shadow fleet.