Lucas Blaxall

Editorial Analyst

Lucas joined CZ in August 2024 after graduating from Queen Mary University of London. He works on the advisory team, contributing to managing and editing content across all of CZ’s digital platforms.

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Tariff Changes Leave Winners and Losers Across Globe

Insight Focus There was US tariff upheaval in February. The Supreme Co...

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January Trade Shaped by Tariff Easing, Major Trade Deals and Arctic Freeze

Insight Focus January 2026 saw key shifts in global trade. Tariff thre...

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Global Food Prices Fall; Black Sea Conflict Disrupts Shipping

Insight Focus Global food prices fell for the third consecutive month ...

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US Eases 10% Ag Tariff as Soybean Prices Surge

Insight Focus The US government lifted tariffs on key agricultural exp...

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US Shutdown Ends Amid Tentative US–China Trade Thaw

Insight Focus The US government has reopened after a record 43-day shu...

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US, China Near Major Agri Trade Deal

Insight Focus US and China have agreed on a major agricultural purchas...

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US-China Standoff Escalates Amid USDA Blackout

Insight Focus The US shutdown and new China port fees cause trade disr...

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Soybeans in the Spotlight as US Government Shuts Down

Insight Focus US soybean farmers are facing severe disruptions. China�...

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US Tariffs Under Legal Threat, Trade Flows Continue to Shift

Insight Focus A recent court decision has ruled Trump’s reciprocal t...

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Oil Prices Slip on Possible Russia-Ukraine Talks, US Deals Stall

Insight Focus Oil prices fall amid Russia-Ukraine-US sanction talks. U...

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Middle East Tensions, Looming Tariff Deadline Disrupt Global Trade

Insight Focus Middle East tensions are still volatile despite a ceasef...

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Importers Drive Up Freight Rates as EU, US Shift Trade Policies

Insight Focus Container rates are soaring due to an import rush. The E...

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What New US Tariffs Might Mean for Food Trade

Insight Focus Liberation Day has arrived. President Trump’s new tari...

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Opportunities for AU, NZ Dairy Amid US Tariff Tension

Insight Focus Trade tensions with key partners threaten US dairy suppl...

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How Harris or Trump Could Shape the Supply Chain

Insight Focus Supply chain strategies hinge on 2024 US presidential el...

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