Dutch imports from the Gulf more than halve as Hormuz stays shut
Dutch imports from the Gulf more than halved in April as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz restricted shipments, with cargoes from Iraq drying up almost entirely, according to national statistics agency CBS. Goods worth €293 million arrived from the seven Gulf states that border the strait, 55% be
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly impacted Dutch imports from the Gulf, with shipments from Iraq nearly ceasing. This disruption highlights the geopolitical vulnerabilities affecting trade routes critical to European economies.
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