Focus on Trade
Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo
Apple told suppliers their smelters and refiners must stop buying tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold from the DRC and Rwanda as conflict has...
U.S. Energy chief Granholm warns against ‘unfettered exports’ of liquefied natural gas
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says a "business-as-usual approach" to LNG exports is "neither sustainable nor advisable."
Biden administration releases LNG export study, urging caution on new permits
The Biden administration's study on LNG exports warns of increased emissions and potential price hikes, advocating for cautious permitting.
Honda aims to double hybrid car sales by 2030 as ‘bridge’ to EV era
Honda plans to double hybrid car sales to 1.3 million annually by 2030, using hybrids as a bridge until EVs gain traction.
Canada to impose more tariffs on import of Chinese solar, critical minerals in new year
Canada plans new tariffs on Chinese solar products and critical minerals in 2025, expanding existing duties on EVs and steel imports.
Fiat owner Stellantis launches upbeat plan to boost manufacturing in Italy
Stellantis plans to produce a new mass-market model in Italy, boosting hybrid production amid improving relations with the government.
EU Parliament gives final approval to deforestation law delay
The EU Parliament approved a one-year delay for its deforestation law, set to ban imports linked to forest destruction starting in 2025.
China resident who stole Tesla trade secrets gets 2-year US sentence
Klaus Pflugbeil was sentenced to 24 months in U.S. prison for stealing Tesla trade secrets for his EV battery business in China.
