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GovernmentBusinessFuel

Suspicious Chinese Frying Oil Hurting US Biofuels Business

China is flooding the U.S. with used cooking oil that the biofuel industry says may be tainted, hurting American farmers and President Joe Bidens push to promote climate-friendly energy.

May 7, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

EV Makers Win 2-Year Extension to Qualify for US Tax Credits

The Biden administration gave carmakers a partial reprieve in finalizing EV tax credit rules intended to loosen Chinas grip on battery materials crucial to the car industrys future.

May 3, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Stock Leaps on Reports of Chinese Approval of FSD

NEW YORK Shares of Tesla stock rallied April 29 after CEO Elon Musk paid a surprise visit to Beijing over the weekend and reportedly won tentative approval for its driving software.

April 29, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

China to Challenge Bidens EV Plans at the WTO

BEIJING China filed a World Trade Organization complaint against the U.S. on March 26 over what it says are discriminatory requirements for electric vehicle subsidies.

March 26, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Biden Eyes Chinese Shipbuilding Subsidies as Tensions Simmer

President Joe Biden pledged to look into a petition from a group of unions asking his administration to review Chinas subsidies for shipbuilders.

March 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

China Cancels Another Shipment of US Wheat

China canceled another batch of U.S. wheat export shipments, adding to an already record number of cancellations that have weighed on Chicago futures.

March 11, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Ford Sees Colossal Competitive Threat in Chinese EVs

Ford Motor Co. sees low-cost Chinese electric vehicles as a colossal strategic threat that will arrive on U.S. shores, as automakers already confront shaky consumer demand for EVs.

February 14, 2024
BusinessLogistics

China Overtakes Japan as Top Auto Exporter in 2023

TOKYO Data from a Japanese auto industry association shows that China overtook Japan as the worlds largest vehicle exporter last year.

February 1, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Recalls Chinese Exports to Fix Steering, Door Glitches

Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles exported to China for problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls.

January 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US Weighs More Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Including EVs

President Joe Bidens administration is weighing a tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods, according to people familiar with the matter.

December 21, 2023