Semafor World Economy 2026 —

TotalEnergies CEO warns of ‘serious supply issues’ if Iran war continues

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said at Semafor World Economy that any solution over the Iran conflict “must absolutely preserve” the Strait of Hormuz opening.
Semafor World Economy 2026.Patrick Pouyanné (L) and Semafor’s Tim McDonnell. Tasos Katopodis/Getty for Semafor

More than 500 global CEOs, policymakers, and cabinet secretaries gather at Semafor World Economy in Washington

Kicking off Monday, power players from around the world descend on DC to confront a global economy rattled by wars, inflation, and the artificial intelligence boom.

Donald Trump says the US will ‘blockade’ Hormuz

Donald Trump said the US would “blockade” the Strait of Hormuz after US and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal during marathon talks in Pakistan.
A vessel at the Strait of HormuzReuters

Republican immigration bill starts shaping up

Republicans want to give President Donald Trump three years of funding for immigration enforcement.
John ThuneNathan Howard/Reuters
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US begins Strait of Hormuz blockade

The US began its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, as Washington and Tehran threatened further escalation amid a shaky ceasefire.
A US Navy handout image featuring the USS Nimitz and a second vesselUS Navy/Handout via Reuters

Trump escalates attacks on Pope Leo over war criticism

US President Donald Trump refused to back down from his row with Pope Leo XIV, who has spoken out against the war in Iran.
AI image of Trump as Jesus-like figure@realDonaldTrump/Truth Social/Handout via Reuters

US pilot detained in Guinea decries ‘useless’ Trump administration

The US government has taken a quiet approach to resolving the case of two charter plane operators held in West Africa
Soldiers surround Guinean leader Mamadi Doumbouya’s car as he arrives to vote during the presidential election at a polling station in Conakry, Guinea, in DecemberSouleymane Camar/Reuters

Republican immigration bill starts shaping up

Republicans want to give President Donald Trump three years of funding for immigration enforcement.

Asking the big question of the new world economy

Are you better off than you were four years ago? The predictive power of that question has flipped.

What’s next for Swalwell in the House

The California congressman faces a vote to expel him from the House this week over sexual assault allegations.

Trump threatens China over Iran

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” 50% tariffs if it provides military assistance to Iran, raising the specter of further friction between the world’s two largest economies.

Donald Trump says the US will ‘blockade’ Hormuz

Donald Trump said the US would “blockade” the Strait of Hormuz after US and Iranian negotiators failed to reach a deal during marathon talks in Pakistan.

First look at war-related inflation sparks political jostling

The White House sought to focus on findings that specific goods got less expensive, while emboldened Democrats decried energy price spikes.

Navy takes nuclear-powered sub offline after $800 million cost run-up

Navy Secretary John Phelan was candid about his decision in an interview with Semafor: “We screwed up.”

Warsh’s Fed hearing slips past next week

The committee would have had to notice the hearing by midnight Thursday.
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