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China puzzled by EU probes on EVs, solar panels, wind turbines, minister says
By Giulio Piovaccari Verona, Italy (Reuters) -China’s top trade official warned Brussels against protectionism on Friday, saying Beijing was puzzled by EU probes...
Ohio senator wants Biden to permanently ban Chinese EVs from US
President Joe Biden is being urged "to take bold, aggressive action" and block Chinese-made electric vehicles from the United States auto market.
French PM, Trudeau defend Canada-EU trade pact that includes critical minerals
Ten European states have yet to ratify the agreement that includes preferential access to Canadian minerals, such as uranium or lithium, which are...
Australia PM unveils plan to invest in green energy
Mining superpower Australia will on Thursday announce a US-style scheme to pour public money into manufacturing and clean energy industries
EU lawmakers adopt law to hit oil and gas imports with methane emissions limit
A new EU law will place methane emission limits on Europe's oil and gas imports from 2030, pressuring international suppliers to clamp down...
EU says it is conducting initial review of wind power distortions
Information requested by European Commission in preliminary look at Chinese manufacture of wind turbines.
EU probes Chinese wind turbine suppliers over subsidies
The EU is seeking to massively ramp up renewable energy as it aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, while moving away from excessive reliance...
Chinese minister says probe on cognac not linked to EU probe on electric vehicles
China says probe on the cognac market is not linked to European Union's own on Chinese EVs: Reuters source
EU will not delay deforestation law, says environment chief
The European Union is not planning to delay a new law to crack down on the import of commodities linked to deforestation.
