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FILE PHOTO: 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. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
AnalysisBusinessEconomyOilPoliticsRegulationsTrade

Trump’s low oil price promise is a risk and a boon for emerging markets

Trump’s pledge to halve energy costs sparks hope for oil importers but threatens fiscal turmoil for producers reliant on exports.

FILE PHOTO: Workers inspect solar panels at a photovoltaic power station on a hill in Linyi, Shandong province, China August 11, 2018. Picture taken August 11, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
AnalysisBusinessEconomyElectricityPoliticsRegulationsSolarTrade

New US solar tariffs on Southeast Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins

U.S. expands solar tariffs to Southeast Asian imports, pressuring costs but spurring domestic production, analysts say.

Jeep vehicles are displayed at the showroom of a car dealership in Milan, Italy, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo
AnalysisAutomotiveBusinessEconomyElectric Vehicles (EVs)IndustryManufacturingTrade

Seeking higher margins, Stellantis CEO Tavares lost some core customers

Stellantis faces rising prices and shrinking market share in Europe, where inflation-hit buyers seek affordable alternatives.

The sailboat 'Grain de Sail II' sails off Saint Malo, western France.
EmissionsManufacturingNewsTradeWind

Sails make a comeback in shipping, to dent its huge carbon footprint

Mariners embrace wind power to cut shipping emissions and lead a cleaner future for global trade.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad.
ElectricityEmissionsLegislationNewsRegulationsSolarTradeWind

Green Energy: Adani breaks silence on US indictment, says group is committed to compliance

Green Energy's Gautam Adani responds to U.S. bribery allegations, reaffirming commitment to regulatory compliance.

The firm is working alongside Morrisons, Aldi and Tesco on the project (Gerald Herbert/AP)
BusinessEmissionsEnvironmentNewsPoliticsRegulationsTrade

Lurpak owner defends methane-cutting feed supplement trial amid boycott calls

Arla defends its methane-reducing cow feed trial amid false claims and boycotts, aiming to cut emissions by 27 per cent.

FILE PHOTO: A Volvo charging port for an EV at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo
AutomotiveElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsPoliticsTradeTransport

Trump’s tariffs could cost carmakers up to 17% of combined core profits, S&P says

Analysts and experts fear the tariffs could be more damaging for European car makers.

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