Focus on Trade
US-Kenya deals, investments in green energy announced as Ruto meets Biden
The U.S. and Kenya plan to work with international financial institutions and multilateral trust funds to identify mechanisms for mobilizing investment for clean...
Orsted receives $650 million tax equity financing from J.P. Morgan
Danish company Orsted has secured an investment of $680 million in tax equity financing from J.P. Morgan for a portfolio of solar and...
Elon Musk now says he opposes US tariffs on Chinese EVs
Tesla founder Elon Musk told tech investors in Paris on Thursday that he was against tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, intended to boost...
South Africa may complain to WTO against EU carbon border tax
Trade Minister Ebrahim Patel protests against 'protectionist' EU carbon border tax which is set to be introduced from 2026.
Shell sees emerging Asian markets taking more of world’s growing LNG supply
Shell expects its Australian LNG supplies to help meet demand from emerging markets in south and southeast Asia
US announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug 1
The US Trade Representative's office on Wednesday said some of the steep tariff increases on Chinese imports will take effect on August 1
China should hike tariffs on large cars to 25%, says research body
China should raise its import tariffs on large gasoline-powered cars to 25%, according to a government-affiliated auto research body expert
Yellen says US, Europe must respond jointly to China’s industrial overcapacity
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the US and Europe needed to respond to China's industrial policies in a "strategic and united way"
Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on civilian Nuclear deal
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US National Security Adviser met to discuss draft deal between Washington and Riyadh
