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Biden officials ask EU to align methane rules with US to ease LNG flows, letter says
Biden asks EU to accept U.S. LNG meeting U.S. methane rules as meeting EU standards.
China says TSMC chip curbs undermine interests of Taiwan companies
China's Taiwan Affairs Office says U.S. chip order on TSMC harms Taiwan firms' interests, heightening Taiwan Strait tension.
UN carbon market inches closer after COP29 agreement
The UN-backed carbon market moves closer, with COP29 nations setting new standards to ensure transparency and project credibility.
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...
