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@devilstower.bsky.social

Thanks to Trump, cargo ships are paying much more for fuel, with many forced to take circuitous routes or dock at unfamiliar ports. Meanwhile, hundreds of tankers are trapped in a frustrating log jam that’s bringing the international oil trade near collapse.

unchartedblue.comTrump’s war is destroying international shippingHigh shipping costs have drastically lowered demand for U.S. oil overseas.

25/10/26, 5:38 pm5 reposts26 likes

Mark Sumner 🌒

@devilstower.bsky.social

Trump keeps bragging that his oil industry buddies are enjoying a price-gouging bonanza since his war sent prices through the roof. And they were. But now the cost of shipping is so high, nobody is buying American oil. Sales to Asia are down 50%.