Oil Markets Readjust as the Reality of Trump's Trade War Sinks In

Barchart · 04/15 09:04
As the oil markets digest the impact of Trump's tariffs, every major institution seems to be lowering its forecast for both demand and prices.- Pre-tariff frenzy has helped Chinese exports beat expectations in Q1 2025, with total exports rising 12.4% year-over-year in March, triple of analyst expectations and amounting to a hefty $313.9 billion.- Not even US-China trade saw notable changes last month as Beijing’s trade surplus surged to $27.6 billion on the back of a 4.5% year-over-year increase in bilateral trade.  - Chinese refiners…