In this episode of The Gentle & The Curious, we unpack the escalating trade tensions triggered by unilateral tariffs and coercive sanctions. From Fox News soundbites to global oil flows, we explore how economic weapons ripple beyond politicians—reshaping supply chains, squeezing household budgets, and rewriting global trade rules.

Is this just another round of sanctions… or the quiet fracture of world trade as we know it? Join us as we trace the hidden costs, the unseen losers, and the shifting meaning of sovereignty in a fragmented global economy.

**Topics Covered:**

- Energy geopolitics: From price caps to rerouted crude

- U.S. tariffs and secondary sanctions explained

- Why Asia’s oil markets are caught in the crossfire

- The long tail of sanctions on developing economies

- Sovereignty redefined: Survival or recalibration?

Perfect for listeners interested in global trade, energy security, and the real-life impact of economic warfare.