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Beijing rules Taiwan’s ban on Chinese goods is trade barrier
China determined that Taiwan’s ban on Chinese imports constitutes a trade barrier, with the decision coming a month before the self-governing island holds a critical…
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In blow to Tesla, India says not planning to cut EV import tax
India’s government said it’s not currently considering reducing taxes on imported electric vehicles, a stance that could delay Tesla Inc.’s plan to enter the market.
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Congress passes bill requiring US to buy domestic nuclear fuel
The US would be required to acquire tons of domestic nuclear-reactor fuel under a provision included in a defense authorization bill passed by Congress.
France rejigs rules for EV aid, leaving out most China-made cars
France unveiled a list of EVs eligible for subsidies of as much as €7,000 ($7,640) per car that partly hinges on their environmental footprint and…
Imports of ‘dodgy’ cooking oil threaten EU’s sustainability push
The European Union’s imports of used cooking oil — a biofuel ingredient — are raising fears over fraudulent supplies and undermining the bloc’s sustainability push,…
Billionaire Adani’s new copper foray to further tighten world’s ore supply
The planned start of billionaire Gautam Adani’s copper plant in India next year will spur a sharp rise in imports of concentrate, further tightening the…
US lawmakers target China through export, sanctions bills
A House panel moved toward advancing four measures intended to make the US Commerce Department tougher on China, including bills that would mandate more transparency…
New sanctions bar UK entities from trading most Russian metals
New UK sanctions will prohibit British citizens and companies from trading in a wide range of Russian metals, according to documents published by the government…
Shippers and Brokers now have an easier way to identify risky third-party carriers
Through vicarious liability, a shipper or broker that hires a third-party carrier is responsible for knowing the status of that carrier’s motor carrier fitness before…
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HKTDC Export Index 4Q23: 4-6% expected growth for Hong Kong exports in 2024
Demand for AI-enabled electronics components fuels market surge...