# Afghan Trade Routes in Crisis

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-05-25T10:49:49+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6115c8dbfb7fb348

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