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Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on an array of Chinese imports
Steep China tariffs imposed due to 'unacceptable risks' to the United States' economy, with 100% tariff hitting cheap electric vehicles.
Tesla settles factory worker’s sexual harassment lawsuit
Tesla has settled a lawsuit by a former factory employee who says she was fired for complaining about severe sexual harassment, as the...
Yellen says Chinese response possible on expected US tariff action
The US could see a significant response from China following any tariff actions, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Monday
US opens probe into Amazon-owned Zoox cars
The NHTSA has opened an investigation into Amazon's self-driving Zoox vehicles due to two rear-end collisions that injured motorcyclists
EU countries approve law to slash trucks’ CO2 emissions
EU countries gave final approval to a law to cut CO2 emissions from trucks, which will require most new vehicles to be emissions-free...
How hard will new Biden tariffs hit China?
President Biden is set to announce new China tariffs as soon as Tuesday, targeting sectors including EVs and solar equipment
Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
Politicians and car companies across America feel wary as the BYD Seagull, a $12,000 hit EV in China, threatens the US market.
Weaker supply will drive platinum deficit higher than expected in 2024
The global platinum deficit in 2024 will be deeper than previously expected due to lower supply from mines in South Africa and Russia
German aviation company Lilium and Swiss firm to open new sites in France
German aviation firm Lilium and Swiss-based nickel refinery company KL1 will set up new sites in France, invest in electric jet aircraft
Hundreds protest outside German Tesla factory
More than a thousand environmentalists protested outside Tesla's factory near Berlin Saturday, police said, a day after some of them tried to force...
