Global Power Shift: Trump, Xi, and the Iranian Gambit
As President Trump begins his summit in China, the world watches to see if Beijing can broker a “peace with honor” in the Middle East.
The latest data reveals a world in transition:
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Refining Crises: 9.7% of global refining capacity has been lost since 2019 due to war and policy shifts.
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Supply Gaps: Iraq’s production has plummeted by two-thirds in just two months.
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The Price of War: U.S. gasoline stocks are at a breaking point, signaling record-high prices for the summer.
Is Iran emerging as the strategic victor in the Gulf? How will the Taiwan semiconductor giants like TSMC be affected by the deepening China-US-Iran triangle?
