US wants to form coalition to protect ships in Red Sea

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US is seeking to form the "broadest possible" maritime coalition. This comes after major international shipping firms have paused all Red Sea shipments after recent attacks by Houthi’s targeting ships on the route. We ask how this will impact global trade and oil prices. Apple may be forced to stop selling it’s watches in the US over a patent case find out why and what this means for consumers. And we ask how the price of sugar is affecting the sales of festive sweets. (Picture: Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.Credit:Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY/File Photo)