European rivers at breaking point as heatwave drains trade arteries
The Rhine and other critical waterways have hit record lows, threatening €180 billion in economic damage across the EU.
Why it mattersSupply chains are jammed, crops face drought, and food inflation looms across Europe-costs that ripple through global trade.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but if European harvests fail or manufacturing slows, import costs and global food prices will rise for Australian shoppers and businesses.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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