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Many auto groups are well hedged, while Beijing turns its attention to European pig farmers
A transformed trade relationship has left Europe’s farmers vulnerable to retaliation
‘Steel wars’ with China show how difficult it is to contain global tariffs
Premier Li Qiang visits miners and winemakers as Canberra and Beijing put trade dispute behind them
Investigation comes after Brussels imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs as trade tensions rise
Economist and member of China’s five-year plan committee reflects on geopolitical and trade tensions — including electric vehicle exports
China’s reliance on exports is set to fan the flames of protectionism elsewhere
NextEra’s Rebecca Kujawa warns clean energy duties are raising costs for US consumers
Leaders accuse Beijing of ‘enabling’ Ukraine conflict and consider more confrontational stance on its economic policies
Former Italian premier says EU should be ready to use more tariffs and subsidies to counter ‘unfair advantages’
Tariff announcement from Brussels prompts Citroën and Fiat brand owner to move part of Leapmotor output
It now makes greater financial sense for Chinese EV makers to accelerate plans to place production in the EU
Stock of Tesla’s China rival rises as much as 9% following Brussels’ announcement of electric vehicle import duties
Brussels’ duties heighten trade tensions with Beijing but are unlikely to stop the advance of Chinese-made electric cars
Brussels acts against imports it says are heavily subsidised by Beijing despite German warnings move could spark trade war
A little bit of trade war, as a treat
There are excellent reasons why we may want to intervene in the economy but these taxes will rarely be the best way
Move comes as Brussels increases scrutiny of goods from world’s largest export economy
Key material for electric vehicle batteries has been neglected by industry to date, giving China almost 100% of market
Beijing’s focus on manufacturing has fuelled trade tensions with US and Europe
US tariffs on Chinese goods are the result of a highly complex ecosystem
Increase despite threat of higher tariffs on battery-run cars made in Asian country
Reduced number of international workers in country can lead to missed opportunities, increased risk and communication frictions
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