Focus on Trade
US dependence on Canada’s oil should deter Trump tariffs, industry says
Energy experts of Canada, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, expect no U.S. tariffs under Trump.
Business advocacy group says Ottawa shouldn’t tax carbon rebates
CFIB calls for carbon tax repeal, saying the taxable carbon rebate is unfair to small businesses.
Singapore commits up to $500 million funding to support decarbonisation in Asia
Singapore has committed the funding to support the local central bank's initiative to help fund Asia-focused climate projects.
CEOs of European chip makers concerned about nationalist industrial policies
The CEOs of Europe’s top chipmakers warn that nationalist semiconductor policies in the U.S., China, and Europe hinder global business.
Opinion: Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens
Trump's 2024 U.S. election win hasn’t reignited copper prices, unlike his 2016 victory, as market focus shifts to China's economy.
Stellantis, partner Leapmotor scrap plan to make second EV model in Poland, sources say
Chinese automakers were recently told to pause their large-scale investment plans in EU countries that had backed the tariff proposal.
COP29 climate agenda clouded by trade tensions ahead of summit
China has put trade talks onto the proposed agenda for the COP29 summit, a U.N. document showed, raising the prospect that the issue...
Italy cuts automotive industry support to avoid funding cars made in China
Italy plans to cut 4.6 billion euros from auto industry funds to avoid supporting electric cars made in China, says minister.
Global clean technologies booming: Markets projected to reach $2 trillion by 2035
This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the economic potential of manufacturing clean energy technologies, focusing especially on the market for...
Explainer: China-U.S. talks on critical issues under threat as new Trump era looms
Beijing is already irked by U.S. "green trade barriers" on electric vehicles, batteries and solar panels.
