Central News Agency (CNA, Taipei, 17th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) — Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted cargo transport and driven up energy costs, widening India's trade deficit in April. While soaring oil prices have affected U.S. President Trump's approval ratings, some Colorado residents still support him, preferring to endure temporarily high oil prices over Iran possessing nuclear weapons. ● Middle East Conflict Impact: India's April Trade Deficit Widens Beyond Expectations. India's trade deficit in April expanded to $28.38 billion (approx. NT$896.1 billion), higher than the $26.5 billion estimated by economists. While exports rose, imports also surged from $59.59 billion in March to $71.94 billion in April, widening the trade deficit. India is the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, relying on overseas suppliers for over 80% of its crude oil demand and about 60% of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) demand, with a significant portion coming from the Middle East. As the conflict in the Middle East escalates and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, global crude oil prices have been climbing since February, at one point exceeding $120 per barrel, raising concerns in India about inflation, economic growth, and external balance. ● High Oil Prices Cause Trump's Popularity to Fall; Colorado Voters Still Support Him, Oppose a Nuclear Iran. Across the United States, Trump's political fortunes appear to be declining. His war against Iran has caused nationwide gasoline prices to surpass $4.5 per gallon. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll last month, nearly 80% of Americans believe the president is responsible for the rise in oil prices. However, in the small agricultural town of Wiggins, Colorado, with a population of only 1,400, most residents remain ardent supporters of Trump. In the nearby Morgan County, Trump won the 2024 election by a 49-percentage-point margin over his rival. Along Colorado State Highway 52, flanked mostly