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FILE PHOTO: A general view of Anglo American's Los Bronces copper plant in Chile, obtained by Reuters on April 26, 2024.  Anglo American/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says

Anglo American's CEO Duncan Wanblad dismissed claims of an inevitable takeover after unbundling its diamond, platinum, nickel, and coal assets, focusing on copper.

FILE PHOTO: Toyota's logo is seen in their exhibition stall at Bharat Mobility Global Expo organised by India's commerce ministry at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India, February 1, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
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Toyota to delay US EV production to 2026 amid slowing sales, Nikkei reports

Toyota delays North American EV production to early 2026 due to design changes and slowing demand, impacting its Kentucky plant.

FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is pictured on a car in the rain in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo
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Tesla discontinues most affordable Model 3 variant in US

Tesla has discontinued the most affordable Model 3 sedan in the U.S. due to rising tariffs and ineligibility for tax credits.

A push to expand green energy output and reduce emissions has seen Chinese production of EVs and their necessary components soar (AFP)
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Climate change, economics muddy West’s drive to curb Chinese EVs

Experts argue the West cannot afford to support its stagnating car industry while pushing for ambitious climate goals.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles introduced a 'bias' into the market (AFP)
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Macron backs Chinese EV tariffs as Scholz calls for dialogue

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, during a visit to Berlin on Wednesday.

FILE PHOTO: Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicles are seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai, China January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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Tesla misses estimates for Q3 deliveries on stiff competition

Tesla missed third-quarter delivery expectations, reporting 462,890 vehicles, amid rising competition from China and Europe.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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EU support is enough to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say

The EU is set to vote on Friday for tariffs up to 45 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, likely increasing trade tensions with...

FILE PHOTO: The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. Picture taken March 16, 2021.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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GM seeks to ease shareholders’ nerves at investor day

GM aims to reassure investors that despite slowing EV demand, profit growth remains achievable, focusing on stability.

FILE PHOTO: Oak trunks cut for the Chinese market are seen at the Margaritelli Fontaines sawmill in Burgundy, France, April 10, 2018. Picture taken April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo
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EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation

The EU plans to delay its deforestation-linked import ban by one year, facing opposition from industries and member states.

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