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FILE PHOTO: An employee leaves the Volkswagen's Mexico factory in Puebla, Mexico August 31, 2022. REUTERS/Imelda Medina/File Photo
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Analysis: How Trump’s Mexico tariffs could hurt Europe’s auto industry

Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico could harm European carmakers like Volkswagen and Stellantis more than EU-specific tariffs.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a board with the logo of Russian gas producer Gazprom at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
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Gazprom 2025 plan assumes no more transit via Ukraine to Europe, source says

Gazprom plans for no gas transit via Ukraine after Dec. 31, as Ukraine seeks to end the transit deal, hurting Russian-European energy ties.

FILE PHOTO: The General Electric Co. logo is seen on the company's corporate headquarters building in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. July 23, 2019. Picture taken July 23, 2019. REUTERS/Alwyn Scott/File Photo
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GE reaches $362.5 million shareholder settlement over power unit

GE will pay $362.5 million to resolve a shareholder lawsuit over hidden risks at its power business.

Ed Miliband and Sir Keir Starmer committed to cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 (Rebecca Speare-Cole/PA)
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Miliband warns of ‘extreme’ climate change impacts in UK while defending COP29

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband warns climate change impacts in Britain will worsen without action, defending government emission targets.

FILE PHOTO: A sign directing towards electric vehicle charging points is seen in a car park in Manchester, Britain, September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
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Britain to launch consultation on electric vehicle transition

Britain will consult on its zero-emission vehicle mandate but maintain the 2030 deadline for phasing out petrol and diesel car sales.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 6, 2024.
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Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels

Green jet fuel expansion could face setbacks under Trump, as officials fear losing tax credits vital to the sector.

FILE - A Rivian R1S is displayed outside of the auto manufacturer's new space at Ponce City Market.
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Biden administration will loan $6.6 billion to Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused

The Biden administration announced a $6.6B loan to Rivian to build its fuel-efficient vehicles and work toward profitability.

COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev is seated, delivering a speech, with two attendants visible behind him.
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COP29 president blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal

The contentious deal on Sunday saw wealthy polluters pledge $300B annually to support developing countries.

FILE PHOTO: Workers install solar panels at the Khavda Renewable Energy Park of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL)  in Khavda, India, April 12, 2024.REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Analysis: Adani’s ‘renewable energy marvel’ trapped in U.S. bribery indictment

Adani Green faces challenges after U.S. indictment over bribery, threatening its $100B renewable energy goals.

An aerial view shows Nippon Steel East Nippon Works Kimitsu Area in Kimitsu, east of Tokyo, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo November 7, 2023. Kyodo/via REUTERS
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Japan PM Ishiba urges Biden to approve Nippon-US Steel deal, sources say

Japanese PM Ishiba urges Biden to approve Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, highlighting its benefits to U.S.-Japan ties.

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