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Strait Delays Could Keep Global Fertilizer Flows in Limbo for Months

Published April 17, 2026

The Conflict with Iran continues to drag on, weighing heavily on global fertilizer markets. NDSU Associate Research Professor Shawn Arita says even with the announcement of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, it could still take weeks to months to clear…

Hormuz Tensions Cloud China Trade Outlook

Published April 15, 2026

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is adding uncertainty to U.S.-China trade talks, with potential impacts on agricultural exports. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the ongoing conflict could delay negotiations and limit soybean opportunities in the near…

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Iran Conflict Reshapes Trade Dynamics

Published April 15, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the ongoing conflict in Iran and control over oil flows are reshaping global trade dynamics. “I think if you just observe the situation, regardless of what your political beliefs are, to think that the…

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NDSU Ag Trade Monitor Offers Fertilizer Analysis

Published April 15, 2026

Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens quickly and the waterway is fully operational by July, the NDSU Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies forecasts urea prices to peak at $782 per ton. That’s well above the $470 price…

Trump Weighs Next Move on Iran

Published April 13, 2026

President Donald Trump and his advisers are weighing next steps in Iran, including the possibility of resuming limited military strikes alongside the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions come after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed. The Strait…

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No Quick Solution for Fertilizer Sector

Published April 9, 2026

The opening of the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t solve the access and cost issues with fertilizer. A report from StoneX says the shipping industry remains skeptical. As a result, traffic has not increased significantly. If ships can move freely, the…

Maersk Remains Concerned About Strait Security

Published April 8, 2026

Maersk, which is one of the largest container shipping companies worldwide, sees the ceasefire as an opportunity for some vessels to move through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the Dutch company released a statement saying the ceasefire does not provide…

Oil Prices Drop After Iran Ceasefire

Published April 8, 2026

Oil prices dropped sharply after President Donald Trump agreed to pause military action against Iran for two weeks in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the situation remains highly fluid with significant stakes for…

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Timeline Slipping for the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Published April 7, 2026

The opening of the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t solve the access and cost issues with fertilizer. Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the ceasefire. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville said it is almost late enough…

UN Security Council to Vote on Strait of Hormuz Shipments

Published April 6, 2026

The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote next week on plans to restore commercial shipping on the Strait of Hormuz. The vote was originally planned for Friday, rescheduled for Saturday and now the timeline has been pushed back even…

Articles tagged under: Strait of Hormuz

Strait Delays Could Keep Global Fertilizer Flows in Limbo for Months

Hormuz Tensions Cloud China Trade Outlook

Iran Conflict Reshapes Trade Dynamics

NDSU Ag Trade Monitor Offers Fertilizer Analysis

Trump Weighs Next Move on Iran

No Quick Solution for Fertilizer Sector

Maersk Remains Concerned About Strait Security

Oil Prices Drop After Iran Ceasefire

Timeline Slipping for the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

UN Security Council to Vote on Strait of Hormuz Shipments

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