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FILE PHOTO: A European Union flag flutters outside the EU Commission headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium, February 1, 2023 REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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EU’s proposed sanctions on Russia to target oil tankers, ships moving North Korean equipment: sources

The European Commission is expected to propose sanctions on ships delivering North Korean military equipment to Russia as well as tankers that flout...

FILE PHOTO: The Nikolay Yevgenov, a ship carrying Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), is seen next to the terminal of Spanish gas grid operator Enagas ENAG.MC at the port of Barcelona, Spain, June 4, 2022. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo
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Russia does not rule out LNG exports stagnating in next 4 years

Russia's LNG exports could stagnate in the next four years, two Economy Ministry scenarios suggest. Is this a sign that Western sanctions might...

FILE PHOTO: Jim Rowan, Volvo President & Chief Executive Officer, speaks 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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How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war

$35,000 Volvo EV hits a sweet spot in the American market, combining Chinese manufacturing cost advantages with Volvo's presence in United States.

FILE PHOTO: A Polestar logo is seen at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File photo
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Polestar may use US plant to sell cars to Europe as EU-China tension rises

South Carolina factory could produce Polestar's Europe-bound EVs, says CEO, in a bid to avoid political controversy over Chinese production.

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Japan launches anti-dumping probe into Chinese graphite electrodes

Graphite electrodes investigation prompted by domestic manufacturers, says Japanese government.

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland presents the federal government budget for fiscal year 2024-25, in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 16, 2024.  REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo
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‘Five Eyes’ working to fight critical minerals dumping: Canada’s finance minister

Canada and its Five Eyes Alliance partners are working on put forward a response to tackle the price manipulation of critical metals: Finance...

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Europe’s ability to survive a cold winter hasn’t been tested, energy execs say

AMSTERDAM – Europe has successfully survived the worst energy crisis in decades thanks to demand reduction and a couple of mild winters, but...

FILE PHOTO: A 3D printed natural gas pipeline is placed in front of displayed Gazprom logo and Russian flag in this illustration taken February 8, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Gazprom says more work underway to link Russia’s eastern, western gas grids

Kremlin-controlled energy giant Gazprom says work is underway on further links between its east and western pipeline networks.

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Analysis: What does the return of U.S. oil sanctions on Venezuela mean for its election, and global energy markets?

Analysis by the Atlantic Council: What does the return of U.S. oil sanctions on Venezuela mean for its election, and global energy markets?

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Lower oil refinery output hits value of Russia’s Q1 exports, central bank says

Lower production at Russian oil refineries was partly to blame for the continued decline in the country's exports in the first quarter of...

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