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US-GCC trade slows further in April due to Iran war

June 12, 2026·AGBI

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GCC CONTEXT

Trade friction between the US and GCC has historically created supply-chain volatility and currency pressures in Gulf economies, particularly affecting re-export hubs like the UAE and sectors dependent on US technology or commodity inputs. Regional geopolitical escalations involving Iran typically tighten shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for GCC hydrocarbon exports—and can disrupt logistics networks that Gulf states rely upon for non-oil trade diversification. April's contraction reflects the compounding effect of regional tensions on commerce flows that Gulf policymakers have sought to rebalance through diversified trading partnerships and domestic manufacturing initiatives.

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