3 d. ago China grants rare earth export permits after US trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The high-level negotiations over China’s export controls of rare earths is giving U.S. businesses some relief, even though it may be only for now. China has approved “a certain number” of export permits for rare earth elements and related items, its commerce ministry said on Thursday, one day after U.S. President […]

Economics

5 d. ago US Makes Export Controls Negotiable as Part of China Trade Talks

Trade talks between the US and China this week cemented a seismic change in Washington’s approach to the countries’ economic relationship: US export curbs, meant to keep sensitive technologies out of Beijing’s hands, are now explicitly up for negotiation.

Economics

7 d. ago China’s exports climb 4.8% in May as shipments to the US fall nearly 10%

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports rose 4.8% in May from a year earlier, a bit lower than expected as shipments to the United States fell nearly 10%, according to customs figures released Monday just hours ahead of another round of trade talks between the U.S. and China. Imports declined 3.4% year-on-year, leaving a trade surplus […]

Economics

7 d. ago China says its exports to the US fell nearly 10% in May, as trade talks are due to start in London

China’s exports to the United States sank fell nearly 10% in May from a year earlier, new customs data show, adding to pressure on the world’s second largest economy as a new round of trade talks with Washington was due to start later Monday in London. China’s total exports rose 4.8% last month, slowing from […]

Economics

1 week ago Enterprise Products Says US Set to Deny Its China Ethane Export License

Enterprise Products Partners LP received a notice saying the US intends to deny licenses for three proposed cargoes of ethane heading to China as the Trump administration doubles down on security for exports to the country.

Economics

1 week ago Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority

In 2024, Canada exported $920-million worth of canola meal to China along with $21-million worth of oil

Society

3 w. ago Doubling Canada’s LNG exports would reduce global emissions: study

A new Fraser Institute report says exporting Canadian LNG to replace coal-fired power production in India, China could reduce CO2 emissions by over 630 megatonnes

Society