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Are federal cuts threatening food safety?

2025/6/23

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Barbara Kowalczyk

Don Schaffner

Fernando Valle

Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sandra Eskin

Sarah Sorcher

Stephen Mondernach

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Fernando Valle: 我认为市场普遍认为霍尔木兹海峡不会关闭，否则原油价格应该会更高。虽然存在运输时间延长和保险成本增加的担忧，但市场并不认为海峡会被实际封锁。主要原因是，关闭海峡非常困难，而且对伊朗自身也会造成巨大损失，因为伊朗大部分石油出口都经过这里。如果伊朗试图关闭海峡，预计会遭到包括美国、以色列等竞争对手的强烈反对。如果海峡关闭，伊朗每天通过卡格岛出口的130万至140万桶石油将无法运出，这将严重影响伊朗经济。此外，作为伊朗主要支持者的中国，每天也有550万至600万桶原油通过霍尔木兹海峡。

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This chapter analyzes the impact of the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities on oil markets and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts weigh in on the likelihood of closure and its potential consequences for Iran and global oil prices.

Stock indexes mixed after US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities.
Crude oil prices slightly up despite potential Strait of Hormuz closure.
Experts doubt closure due to high cost and opposition from rivals.
Closure would significantly impact Iran's economy and China's oil supply.

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Last week, a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger led to hospitalizations and three deaths. Major DOGE cuts targeted administrative and communications staff at food safety agencies, and some experts worry there could be further weakening of America's food safety systems. We'll hear more. But first: We'll give an update on oil markets and the Middle East, and learn about the work left to do on the big tax and spending bill.

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Are federal cuts threatening food safety?