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Shipments have largely been at a standstill since the conflict started on 28 February, though some countries like India and Malaysia have negotiated safe passage for their vessels.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Some countries - including India, Malaysia and the Philippines - have negotiated safe passage for their vessels in recent weeks.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Micronesia and the other two freely associated states, the Marshall Islands and Palau, are technically independent but have negotiated their own compacts with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

"This is the biggest free trade agreement we have negotiated," EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said Wednesday after 11th-hour talks to allay the concerns of some member states, describing it as a "landmark" pact.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

“Then you should have negotiated back in that cell. I’m not a bank, Brekker. And even if I were, given your current situation, I’d say you’re a pretty poor credit risk.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo