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China's and U.S.' flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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US biz groups seek hearing, more time to weigh in on Biden’s China tariff hike

A wide swath of pro-trade American business groups has asked the Biden administration for another month to comment on plans to impose steeper...

Europe is the fastest-warming continent and the Mediterranean is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events caused by climate change (AFP)
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Experts, activists slam ‘pointless’ G7 on climate

The Group of Seven rich democracies have failed to deliver significant new progress on climate during a summit in Italy, instead reiterating previous...

A general view of the MINI plant, on the day of a press conference on the BMW Group's investment for the MINI production in the UK, in Oxford, Britain, September 11, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
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BMW electric Mini threatened with highest EV tariff from EU, source says

BMW's all-electric Mini made in China is set to be hit by the highest EV tariff of 38.1% under the EU's provisional plans,...

FILE PHOTO: Climate activists protest against fossil fuels at Dubai's Expo City during the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo
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G7 vows to drop fossil fuels faster, but activists unimpressed

G7 leaders will commit to accelerating transition away from fossil fuels, according to a draft statement to be issued at the end of...

Cars for export are seen at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China April 2, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo
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Germany says ‘serious movement’ needed from China in EV tariff row

Germany is pushing for what it calls an "amicable" solution after the European Union threatened to impose severe anti-subsidy tariffs to shield European...

FILE PHOTO: Cars to be exported sit at a terminal in the port of Yantai, Shandong province, China January 10, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo
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Which European carmakers are exposed to potential Chinese retaliation for EU tariffs?

Europe's auto industry had warned against imposing the tariffs, with German carmakers the most exposed to any counter moves by China. Other continental...

Cars for export wait to be loaded onto a cargo vessel at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China November 9, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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Analysis: Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs

The European Union's plan to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) reflects a firming of its stance towards Beijing, but falls short...

Geely Auto logo is seen in this illustration taken January 16, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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China’s Geely expresses disappointment in EU tariff decision

Geely would be subject to a 20% additional duty rate from next month.

FILE PHOTO: Tesla's new Model 3 sedan is seen displayed at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China September 2, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo
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Tesla expects to hike price of China-made cars in EU due to tariffs

Tesla expects to increase the price of its Model 3 because of import duties to be levied by the E.U. on cars made...

FILE PHOTO: People look on during the reveal event of the Volvo EX30 electric SUV vehicle in Milan, Italy June 7, 2023. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
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European auto stocks fall further on concerns over China’s tariff response

According to state news agency Xinhua, Beijing hopes the European Union (EU) will reconsider tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

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