Focus on Trade
European Commission spokesperson confident Chinese EV measures comply with WTO
EU defends EV tariffs against China's WTO challenge, stating confidence in compliance with global trade rules amid ongoing dispute.
China launches appeal at WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs
Beijing said Friday it had filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization over EU imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports
China auto sales fall in July, while exports jump about 20% as automakers expand across the globe
Auto sales in China slipped 5% from a year earlier, although exports jumped 20% as makers of electric vehicles expanded into global markets
India’s Reliance in crude-for-naphtha swap deal with Venezuela: sources
Reliance Industries plans to use naphtha as partial payment for Venezuelan crude, resuming trade after U.S. approval.
Russian gas transit route via Ukraine is functioning, minister says
Sudzha gas transit station, which delivers Russian gas to Europe, is still operational despite reports of hostilities, says Ukrainian minister.
What happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine stops?
Heavy fighting near the Russian town of Sudzha, where Russian gas flows into Ukraine, has raised concerns over a sudden stop to transit...
Western insurers provide cover for Russian oil despite price cap concerns
Tankers carrying Russian oil being insured by five Western companies, trading data shows, despite fears that G7 price cap is being breached.
Chile’s largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China
The Huachipato plant suspended operations, citing financial challenges despite tariffs on Chinese steel.
French imports of Russia’s LNG surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop
In France, Russian LNG shipments more than doubled the first half of this year, according to new analyses of trade data, despite calls...
