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US to issue rules on Chinese connected vehicles this fall
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says her department is tracking public reports that Chinese automakers are planning to assemble vehicles in Mexico. She...
Ukraine plans record power imports after Russian attacks on energy system
Ukraine plans record high electricity imports after significant energy infrastructure damage from recent Russian strikes on its energy system.
Gazprom CEO Miller is in Iran as Putin prepares to visit China
Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller is on a working visit to Iran, the company said on Wednesday, just as President Vladimir Putin prepares to...
Analysis: ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’ China trolls US tariffs
Chinese state media shoots back after Biden’s tariffs, with an argument that the US is only hurting its own climate goals and raising...
China says ‘bullying’ tariff hike shows that some in US have lost their minds
"The US has lost its self-confidence," says Chinese minister in rebuttal of President Biden's tariffs.
Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year
Energy Minister says Qatar LNG business is booming with 25m tonnes secured last year and 'huge demand' on the horizon.
New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.
Analysis: Biden’s new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam
Analysis: The Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other strategic sectors will likely accelerate a shift of Chinese production to...
China’s BYD unveils mid-size hybrid EV pickup in Mexico
Chinese automaker BYD is expanding its foothold in the North American market with a vehicle aimed directly at incumbents Ford, General Motors and...
