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China Investigates US Semiconductors Ahead of Trade Talks

The Ministry of Commerce announced an antidumping probe into certain analog IC chips imported from the U.S. and an antidiscrimination probe into U.S. measures against China’s chip sector.

September 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Musk Answers Tesla’s Pay Proposal With $1 Billion Stock Buy

The purchase amounts to a show of confidence in Tesla’s prospects after a challenging first half of the year in which vehicle deliveries slumped 13% worldwide.

September 15, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelAutonomous

Tesla Chair Says Only Musk Can Lead Company’s Next Chapter

Tesla's chair insists no one other than Elon Musk is capable of leading the company’s transition into artificial intelligence and robotics — but it’s possible he won’t do it from the CEO’s seat.

September 13, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

VW Delays Electric Golf as Cost Cuts Stall Factory Revamp

Volkswagen is facing delays to the launch of its electric Golf, a setback for the German carmaker that’s grappling with a major restructuring, according to people familiar with the matter.

September 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump, Union Pacific CEO Discuss Norfolk Southern Acquisition

Union Pacific's CEO discussed the railroad’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of rival Norfolk Southern with President Donald Trump as the company seeks regulatory approval for the deal.

September 12, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Ram Cancels US All-Electric Pickup Amid Demand Deceleration

Stellantis NV, which owns the Jeep and Ram brands, has canceled plans to bring its all-electric pickup truck to market, its latest product shake-up.

September 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

Amazon Tests GM BrightDrop EV Delivery Vans

The pilot, though modest — about 12 vehicles — places the GM vans among a fleet that includes vehicles built by Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Rivian.

September 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Washington Launches Toll Route to Ease Freight Near Ports

This toll road launch is the first mile of the four-lane state Route 509 Expressway being built by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

September 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Exxon Says Its New Form of Graphite Boosts EV Battery Life

CEO Darren Woods said the invention is being tested by several EV manufacturers.

September 12, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Bessent to Meet Chinese Officials in Spain to Discuss Trade

Bessent will discuss tariffs and national security issues related to the ownership of social media platform TikTok.

September 12, 2025