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Aftermath: Something Is Going to Snap

So far, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has not led to a major economic disaster. That won’t last forever.

People have tuned out Trump’s promises of a deal. That is starting a cascade of consequences.

In today’s edition, we discuss how the haphazard ending to the war won’t divert from the terrible path Donald Trump has led the world down.

A refinery oligopoly and exclusive contracts allow the oil industry to price-gouge California drivers.

Financial futures indicate little damage from the Iran war. Reality begs to differ.

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Did the president screw up a possible agreement with his own impulsivity? Or was the imminent deal that he touted on Friday an illusion all along?

Today on Aftermath: How the war in Iran may lead to a boost in renewable energy

In today’s inaugural newsletter: plastic supply chains, sulfuric acid export bans, and the war drags on.

Iran taking operational control of the Strait of Hormuz has enormous ripple effects.

The president has done more damage to American power than anyone in history.