Thursday, 3 April 2025

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Venezuela oil sector hit by loss of its widest U.S. license

Venezuela's loss of a key U.S. license that allowed it to freely export and increase investment in its oil sector will hit the...

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Europe must ‘show its teeth’ in defending industrial interests against China: French finance minister

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says he envisions implementing the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism to give an advantage to Europe's cleaner...

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U.S. to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela oil industry: officials

The United States is to snap back sanctions on Venezuela's crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro's government continued its "repression" of opponents:...

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US plans to restore tariffs on dominant solar technology, sources tell Reuters

The request comes as Qcells is seeking to protect a pledged $2.5B expansion of its U.S. solar manufacturing presence against competition from cheaper...

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USTR Tai calls for ‘decisive’ action to shield EV sector from China

Tai said on Wednesday she expects to conclude a review of tariffs on Chinese goods "very soon" and must take "decisive" actions to...

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EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say

Charge was introduced after Germany bought non-Russian gas during energy crisis, but some say it flouts EU single market rules.

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Russia in close contact with metals industry after sanctions: Kremlin

MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Wednesday said the Russian government was in close contact with the metals industry and was discussing different options...

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U.S. creating task force to address emissions from commerce, manufacturing: Podesta

The U.S. will create a new trade task force aimed at reducing carbon emissions from global commerce and manufacturing, says White House senior...

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Global Commodities excludes Russian nickel from its new trading platform

LONDON (Reuters) – UK-based Global Commodities Holdings Ltd (GCHL) will not accept nickel produced in Russia on its new spot trading platform due...

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China’s overproduction of clean energy goods needs mitigation: U.S. treasury secretary

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that China's massive investments in advanced manufacturing of clean energy goods has resulted in an unfair playing...