Russia’s threat to suspend duty-free gas and fuel exports to Armenia could drive up household energy costs and disrupt consumer markets amid Armenia’s EU integration efforts.
US plans to raise auto tariffs on EU imports threaten Germany’s economy, potentially triggering a 2026 recession with significant impacts on household budgets and consumer prices.
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement starts provisionally, promising cheaper goods but raising concerns over environmental standards and agricultural impacts affecting households and investors.
Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs sign $300 million in trade agreements, expanding product availability and impacting household budgets and investments across Central Asia.