41 h. ago China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs

Mike Summers was eager to install solar at his home in Ohio for years, and after he finally replaced his aging roof this year, his solar contractor swung into action. His system — including 19 panels and a battery backup — went up this week, and Summers considers himself lucky. “I’m glad to have done […]

Economics

4 d. ago EU Plans to Unveil Roadmap in May to Phase Out Russian Fuels

The European Union is planning to outline steps to phase out Russian fossil fuels in early May, seeking to reconcile its political objective of reducing import dependence on Moscow and the need to lower energy costs for the ailing industry.

Transport

8 d. ago Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump’s top tariff target

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is visiting China on Friday, his third trip to the country in two years as his government seeks to boost investment from the Asian giant amid global economic uncertainty caused by a chaotic U.S. tariff policy. Sanchez met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and was expected to […]

Politics

9 d. ago Trump Tariffs Threaten Spread of Big Batteries on the Power Grid

Analysts say the trade war will pile costs onto the fast-growing US energy storage industry — and slow it down.

Economics

1 week ago CLC Lodging Becomes Corpay Lodging: More Power, Same Trusted Solution and Savings

WICHITA, Kan. — CLC Lodging, the leader in workforce travel lodging solutions, is rebranding as Corpay Lodging. The transition strengthens the company’s alignment with its parent brand, Corpay, a global leader in corporate payments, while reaffirming its commitment to providing the most comprehensive and cost-effective lodging programs in the industry. “Our evolution into Corpay Lodging […]

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3 w. ago With more than 20,000 employed in the automotive sector here, about 10,000 of those jobs may be lost within weeks of the tariff being charged, said industry observers.

Trump tariffs poised to hammer Canada’s auto industry could slash the London region automotive workforce by half, as the cost of exports to the U.S. will spike, industry observers say. With more than 20,000 employed in the automotive sector here, about 10,000 jobs may be lost within weeks of tariffs being imposed, they said. That […]

Economics

3 w. ago New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry

Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices of cars for consumers and devastate the sector. “This is nuts,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association. “It seems he’s bent on doing the things that he’s been warned will shut down […]

Economics

3 w. ago ‘THIS IS NUTS:’ New U.S. tariffs on auto sector to devastate industry, leaders say

Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices of cars for consumers and devastate the sector. “This is nuts,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association. “It seems he’s bent on doing the things that he’s been warned will shut down […]

Politics