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Tesla strike in Sweden heats up as nation’s largest union joins fray
Tesla strike in Sweden boosted as white-collar union adds its support to metal workers who have downed tools at Elon Musk's company.
Analysis: A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden’s clean-car agenda
Newly announced tariffs on Chinese EVs and associated parts could do provide relief for the US auto industry – but it may harm...
OPEC sticks to oil demand view, sees potential economic upside
Monthly report announces that world oil demand will rise by 2.25 million barrels per day in 2024, figures unchanged from last month.
Factbox: What are Biden’s new tariffs on China goods?
From aluminum to zinc… everything covered by Biden’s new China tariffs in a push against "overcapacity" and "non-market practices".
US opens probe into Waymo over performance of self-driving taxis
Waymo robotaxi probe opened after potential traffic violations reported to NHTSA.
Stellantis, Leapmotor to sell budget EVs in Europe
Joint venture will begin selling affordable Chinese Leapmotor cars in Europe from September, says CEO.
EU finalises investment fund labels to combat greenwashing
ESMA greenwashing crackdown rules will mean investment funds with sustainability-related names must have 80% of assets meet ESG objectives.
Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on an array of Chinese imports
Steep China tariffs imposed due to 'unacceptable risks' to the United States' economy, with 100% tariff hitting cheap electric vehicles.
Anglo American to split group after rejecting BHP bid
After rejected improved offer from BHP, mining giant Anglo American to split and sell off parts of business to focus on critical minerals.
US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos
The White House gave a Chinese-linked company and its partners 120 days to sell property they had bought near a U.S. Air Force...
