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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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsAutonomous

House Policymakers Eye Supply Chain Reforms

Ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nations supply chain is an ongoing priority for key policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.

September 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Action Sought Against China for Chassis, Container Practices

Lawmakers and trucking industry stakeholders are speaking out about what they view as unfair trade practices supported by China that are hampering domestic manufacturing efforts.

August 31, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

BYDs Growth Slows as Chinas Auto Price War Takes Its Toll

BYD Co. reported its weakest revenue growth in more than a year in a potential sign of the damage discounting has done in China, the worlds biggest auto market.

August 28, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Chinese Truck Maker Eyes Mexico Facility, US Market

Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co. is planning a second plant in Mexico to manufacture electric vehicles with an eye on U.S. exports.

April 28, 2023