Focus on Trade
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"
Venezuela’s oil exports hit a 4-year peak on higher output, sales to US, India
Venezuela’s oil exports surged to a four-year high in October, reaching 950,000 bpd, driven by rising output and exports to India.
US LNG exports to rise at smallest pace since 2016
The dollar value of U.S. LNG exports peaked at $47.33 billion in 2022, when prices skyrocketed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Precision Drilling expects rig demand growth with LNG Canada startup
Precision Drilling sees record demand from Trans Mountain boost, eyes LNG Canada startup to further lift Canadian drilling.
Chinese EV giant BYD beats Tesla in quarterly revenue for first time
China's BYD reported surging sales, surpassing Tesla in quarterly revenue for the first time as it expands into overseas markets.
US LNG export gains at risk if Trump wins election and boosts tariffs, analysts say
Analysts warn that if Trump wins, US LNG exporters may face new challenges from a proposed 60% tariff on Chinese imports.
China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say
China advises automakers to halt investments in EU nations backing new EV tariffs, potentially widening the Europe-China rift.
Analysis: Tentative green energy shoots at risk from US vote uncertainty
Renewable energy shares face uncertainty, with U.S. election outcomes impacting investor confidence and sector growth potential.
