Live Q&A: How Trump's Hormuz Blockade Piles Pain on Asian Economies

US President Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is threatening to sever a vital energy artery, risking severe economic pain for Asian nations. From US allies to China, economies heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil are bracing for the fallout. Bloomberg reporters Garfield Reynolds, Clara Ferreira Marques, Alastair Gale, Nasreen Seria discuss the geopolitical and market impacts of the blockade, how Asian governments are responding, and the ripple effects on global supply chains. Join the Live Q&A on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12 p.m. HKT / 9:30 a.m. IST / 12 a.m. ET. While anyone can listen, Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients have the exclusive opportunity to ask our team questions to answer in real-time. This conversation will be recorded and made available.