Brian Platt, Josh Wingrove, David Welch and Alicia Diaz, Bloomberg on 18/08/2026

Trump, Carney talk trade as negotiators battle over autos

Negotiators have been working for days to try to craft an agreement that would avert 50% duties on a range of US imports from Canada, including milk, beer, plywood and hockey equipment.

B Brian Platt, Josh Wingrove, David Welch and Alicia Diaz, Bloomberg
Courtney Subramanian and Catherine Lucey, Bloomberg on 18/08/2026

US-Iran peace prospects dim as Trump rejects truce extension

Brent crude rose to end the session near $91 a barrel Monday on fresh concerns about an escalation of the war that’s jolted global energy markets.

C Courtney Subramanian and Catherine Lucey, Bloomberg
Serene Cheong, Salma El Wardany, Yongchang Chin and Anthony Di Paola, Bloomberg on 18/08/2026

Saudis offer to sell oil near Oman

A possible sign they’re sailing dark through Hormuz.

S Serene Cheong, Salma El Wardany, Yongchang Chin and Anthony Di Paola, Bloomberg