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Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf spotlight geography's role

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New York Times Business reports that trade blockages in the Persian Gulf have drawn attention to the role of geography in global commerce.

According to the New York Times, the episode has reminded markets that physical location and regional constraints can matter as much as, or more than, technology and globalization.

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