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An employee works on USB cables production at a plastic accessories factory, as rising oil prices drive up production costs for plastic manufacturers, in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and President of the Council on Foreign Relations Michael Froman speak ahead of the IMF/World Bank's spring meetings in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
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A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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