... meaning the share of electric vehicles in passenger car sales in China could exceed 70% by 2027, Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the petroleum product marketplace "Open Oil Market" (a Skolkovo resident), told RIA Novosti. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods starting February 1 and to sign an order introducing 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada. Additionally, after taking office, he repealed an order by his predecessor,...

... the key news in the commodity and energy sectors. Washington Doubles Tariffs for India over Russian Oil Trade The United States has significantly intensified pressure on India, one of the largest global markets for Russian oil. On August 6, President Donald Trump signed an order to impose an additional 25% import tariff on goods from India, justifying it by New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian oil. The new tariffs are applied in addition to existing ones, doubling the total rate of U.S. tariffs on ...

... Below are the details of these and other key news from the commodity and energy sectors. Washington Threatens India with New Tariffs for Russian Oil The U.S. has increased pressure on the second-largest market for Russian oil — India . President Donald Trump stated his intention to significantly raise customs duties on Indian goods, citing ongoing purchases of Russian oil by New Delhi. Previously, the U.S. introduced a baseline tariff of 25%, which could be raised further within a day (by August 6)....

... cannot capture all nuances. The Role of Politics: Trump’s Position and Government Intervention Market dynamics are influenced not only by economic indicators but also by political factors. In 2025, investors' attention is focused on the actions of the Donald Trump administration. In an effort to sustain the market rally, Trump initiates policies to stimulate the economy – specifically, pushing for new tax breaks for businesses. Recently, his tax package passed through the Senate by a narrow majority, signaling ...

... levels in the past one and a half weeks. American WTI is trading around $66. The increase in prices was primarily driven by positive news regarding the trade agreement between the US and the European Union, as well as geopolitical factors. US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in the timeframe given to Russia for resolving the conflict in Ukraine to 10–12 days, threatening enhanced sanctions, which added uncertainty regarding future energy resource supplies from Russia. The US-EU Trade Deal Supported ...