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Shampoo, Food, and Aspirin: The Rising Cost of Oil Affects a Lot More Than Just Your Gas Tank

In the News
WBEZ Chicago
Cécile Shea

“It’s the transportation of the things that you buy, the production of the things that you buy, and the ingredients of the things that you buy,” says Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea.

An oil well at the San Ardo Oil Field in San Ardo, California.
Nic Coury / AP
Global Economy

Energy Transition Accelerates Amid Crisis

In the News
Bloomberg
Rachel Bronson

"What we're seeing, of course, is that the global economy runs on energy, and a significant shock like this will move through the system for years to come," Council Senior Nonresident Fellow Rachel Bronson tells Bloomberg Open Interest.

Rachel Bronson speaks with Bloomberg over video call. Global Economy

War in Iran 'Maddening' to US Allies

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Bloomberg
Leslie Vinjamuri

"Europe is clearly not happy. It's not a war that they were consulted about. It's not a war that they've chosen," says Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri.

Leslie Vinjamuri joins Bloomberg via video Global Economy

The USMCA Review: What to Keep in Mind and What to Watch for on North American Trade

Analysis
by Julián Ventura

North America has a chance to come out on top of global trade, investment, and competitiveness in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment.

President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hold their countries' cards during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
Stephanie Scarbrough / AP
Global Economy

The War on Iran Will Speed the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels and Toward Nuclear Energy

In the News
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Rachel Bronson

"A nuclear resurgence will bring hard questions, especially for the United States, which risks ceding ground to Russia and China if it fails to act," Council Senior Nonresident Fellow Rachel Bronson writes.

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz Geopolitics

How the Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Impacts the Global Economy

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Fox 32 Chicago
Jim O'Neill

"With the sanctions against Russia, it adds to the concern about scarcity of oil," says Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Lord Jim O'Neill. "It's not surprising that the markets are freaked out about this."

Jim O'Neill speaks with a Fox 32 journalist Global Economy

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

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NewsNation
Rachel Bronson

"The markets can take it for a short amount of time," Council Senior Nonresident Fellow Rachel Bronson says. "Beyond that—very difficult. Prices will increase, [and] people will feel it at home."

Rachel Bronson appears in studio at NewsNation Global Economy

The Deeper Consequences of Trump's Tariff Strategy

Analysis
by Jim O'Neill

Even before the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn most of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, historic allies had begun actively exploring economic relationships with other nations.

President Donald Trump departs after signing an executive order at an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington.
Evan Vucci / AP
Global Economy

Small Businesses Prepare for Another Change as Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Get Shot Down

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WBEZ
Cécile Shea

Cécile Shea unpacks the Supreme Court's ruling against US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and how businesses are bracing for the administration's next moves.

Empty aluminum cans are stacked at Revolution Brewing
Erin Hooley / AP
Global Economy

A Healthier Alternative to Trump's Tariff Obsession

Analysis
by Jim O'Neill

The US Supreme Court struck down US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. History offers a potential path forward for the economy.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Global Economy