Trade Turmoil Sparks Supply Snarls in Europe’s Biggest Economies

UK price pressures rise, deliveries slow in Germany and France
Supply shock coupled with weak demand signals mar recoveries

The French navy patrol ship, FS Languedoc, in Djibouti. — The French navy patrol ship, FS Languedoc, in Djibouti.
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By Tom Rees and Alexander Weber

January 24, 2024 at 12:16 PM UTC

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Red Sea shipping disruptions are spawning supply-chain headwinds in Europe’s three largest economies, from rising price pressures in the UK to longer delivery times in Germany and France, data showed on Wednesday.