Focus on Trade
China’s cheap Iranian oil supply at risk from tighter Trump sanctions
China may face an Iranian oil squeeze, 13% of its imports, if Trump enforces sanctions after his January return.
China wants talks on trade measures at COP29 climate summit, document shows
China has called for talks on carbon border taxes and other restrictive trade measures at next week's COP29 climate summit.
Chinese company bullish on Cuban solar drive, executive says
Cuba is desperate to generate electricity on an island where demand is rising but generation by antiquated oil-fired power plants has plummeted.
Beijing files complaint at WTO over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Beijing has filed a WTO complaint against the EU, challenging anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 35 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, citing protectionism.
China EV price deal needs be as effective as tariffs, says EU official
EU seeks enforceable minimum prices for Chinese EVs as alternative to 45.3% tariffs, says trade chief nominee Sefcovic.
Seasonal natural gas and LNG prices are soaring in Europe and Asia. What does this mean for long-term energy security?
This Rystad Energy report provides insights useful for understanding the evolving dynamics of global gas prices and markets.
China urges palatable EV trade solution from EU as France defends bloc
China urges France to mediate with the EU over EV tariffs, while France stands firm on fair competition and opposes China’s brandy tariff.
Chinese solar firms, ever-nimble, go further afield where US tariffs don’t reach
Some of the biggest Chinese-owned solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S....
Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride
More than 100,000 electric cars are now being imported into Ethiopia each month.
Trump says he would charge Stellantis 100% tariff if it moves jobs to Mexico
"Tell Stellantis that if they plan on moving we're going to charge them a 100% tariff on every car"
