Focus on Trade
Tesla sells 21,900 EVs in China in first week of Dec, the highest in Q4
The rare weekly sales disclosure came after Tesla logged its best month in the Chinese market this year with sales exceeding 73,000 in...
Explainer: What next for Nippon Steel and US Steel’s $15 billion mega-merger?
U.S. Steel's $15B Japanese takeover hangs in the balance as Biden weighs national security risks amid political pushback.
Nippon Steel slams ‘inappropriate’ politics in US deal
Nippon Steel issued the statement in response to a news report suggesting that President Biden might block its acquisition of US Steel.
Ecuador’s $1 billion bond buyback to fund Amazon conservation
Ecuador launches $1B bond buyback to fund Amazon conservation, leveraging new 2042 bond at 6.034% yield, IFR reports.
GM to exit Cruise robotaxi business
Automaker General Motors said on Tuesday its majority-owned Cruise business will drop the development of robotaxis.
Biden plans to block Nippon Steel purchase of US Steel, Bloomberg News reports
President Biden plans to block Nippon Steel's $15B U.S. Steel takeover on national security grounds, Bloomberg reports.
Analysis: Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help
Global lithium oversupply persists as Chinese-backed mines defy weak prices, sustaining EV battery production but hurting profits.
Collaboration on steel and cement emissions standards is crucial for global markets
For industry, interoperable standards can provide a common language to facilitate global markets and help accelerate the energy transition.
US clean energy, defense to be impacted by China export curbs
Beijing announced this week it would ban exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the US, targeting materials used in climate tech.
No concerns over Trump vow to lift LNG exports cap, Qatar energy minister says
Trump has said he will ease restrictions on the U.S. energy industry when he comes into power.
