Focus on Trade
US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs
U.S. may tariff solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations citing unfair subsidies, to support domestic solar manufacturing.
EU states plan Friday vote on Chinese EV tariffs
EU to vote on potential tariffs up to 36 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles, dividing member states over trade war fears.
Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
Freeport-McMoRan expands copper output without joining the mining buyout spree, betting on clean energy demand.
Could global hydrogen value chains boost clean energy and the economy?
IRENA report looks at developing sustainable international hydrogen value chains, focusing on developing countries as potential suppliers.
Volkswagen cuts 2024 outlook on deteriorating macroeconomic environment
Volkswagen cuts its 2024 profit margin outlook again, citing weak demand and a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Proposed Biden Chinese car tech ban could cut up to 25,000 US auto sales
New U.S. rules on Chinese auto components could cut sales by up to 25,841 vehicles annually and raise prices.
Chinese automaker BYD seeks further easing of Mexico EV tariffs
Chinese automaker BYD seeks tariff relief extension for EV imports in Mexico as it plans a new manufacturing plant.
Analysis: Stellantis CEO follows Chinese route to avoid EV tariff ‘trap’
By Nick Carey, Nora Eckert and Joseph White LONDON/DETROIT (Reuters) – Stellantis wants to adopt the low-cost mindset of Chinese EV makers despite...
US Steel says arbitration board rules in favor of Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion buyout deal
An arbitrator ruled in favor of Nippon Steel's $14.9B U.S. Steel buyout, but the union remains opposed to the deal.
