Episode
Afghan Trade Routes in Crisis
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- May 25, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
Afghanistan’s vital trade arteries are crumbling, with borders through Pakistan and Iran shut down, stranding shipments and crippling aid efforts. The World Food Program faces shortages of life-saving supplements, forced to turn away desperate families, while shipping costs have tripled and prices surged 35%. Construction equipment sits idle, and importers are abandoning cargo as costs soar. Yet, a lifeline remains: over 60% of trade now flows through Central Asia, keeping overall inflation low at just 3%, thanks to resilient routes from Russia, China, and Iran. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6115c8dbfb7fb348