32 h. ago Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.  CBS News

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33 h. ago Canada breaks with US, slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6%

Canada breaks with US, slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6%  Electrek

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38 h. ago Canada to remove 100% tariffs on Chinese EV imports: prime minister

Canada will remove the additional 100 per cent in tariffs it had imposed on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday during a state visit in Beijing. In place of the higher duties, Carney said, Canada will cap import volume and retain a standard tariff rate of 6.1 per cent to shipments within the 49,000-unit limit. Canada’s additional tariffs, covering all EVs made in China, took effect in October 2024, following a similar move from the United States. “In...

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38 h. ago Canada, China hit reset button on relations with tariff agreement

China and Canada have agreed to remove the triple-digit tariffs imposed on each other’s imports – a major thaw in relations after years of icy diplomatic and trade ties – as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up his state visit in Beijing. Canada will remove the additional 100 per cent in tariffs it had levied on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports – imposed in 2024 following a similar move from the United States – while China will lower its tariffs on Canadian canola, Carney said on...

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39 h. ago Canada Breaks With U.S. to Slash Tariffs on Some Chinese Electric Vehicles

Canada Breaks With U.S. to Slash Tariffs on Some Chinese Electric Vehicles  The New York Times

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43 h. ago Chinese power stocks surge on State Grid’s record US$574 billion investment plan

Shares of Chinese electricity and grid equipment makers surged after State Grid unveiled a 4 trillion yuan (US$574 billion) plan to upgrade the country’s power networks, as surging demand and the global race in artificial intelligence drive investment in energy infrastructure. Baoding Tianwei Baobian Electric, which makes transformers, climbed 4.6 per cent to 14.50 yuan in Shanghai and power equipment manufacturer Henan Pinggao Electric jumped 4.8 per cent to 20.83 yuan. Suzhou Electrical...

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4 d. ago Can Europe rebuild its strength to trade with China without fear?

China and the European Union began 2026 with another trade clash. As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive phase, Brussels tightened compliance and Beijing warned of countermeasures. However, this week, the two sides signalled progress on defusing the electric vehicle dispute; the EU issued guidance to Chinese EV exporters on submitting minimum price plans. The juxtaposition underlines the point: even when one high-profile area shifts from escalation to technical...

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5 d. ago EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe

EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe  Electrek

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5 d. ago Europe to Issue Guidelines on Pricing for Chinese Electric Cars

Europe to Issue Guidelines on Pricing for Chinese Electric Cars  Bloomberg.com

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5 d. ago Beijing: agreement reached with EU on Chinese electric car imports

Beijing: agreement reached with EU on Chinese electric car imports  Il Sole 24 ORE

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5 d. ago European Commission Issues Guidance for Chinese EV Makers Seeking Tariff Alternatives

European Commission Issues Guidance for Chinese EV Makers Seeking Tariff Alternatives  eletric-vehicles.com

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5 d. ago EU to issue guidelines on Chinese EV minimum price plans, China says

EU to issue guidelines on Chinese EV minimum price plans, China says  Reuters

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8 d. ago Chip sales to China part of US plan to build its own digital silk road: official

A senior Trump administration official has defended exports of advanced chips to China, arguing that the US was building its own “digital silk road” to counteract concerns that Washington was eroding the competitiveness of top US models. The comments, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Thursday, came amid questions from Chinese observers over why the US government would make certain advanced integrated circuits, such as Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, available to the...

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9 d. ago China’s Xpeng unveils hybrid SUV version boasting world’s longest driving distance

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant Xpeng Motors has launched a new hybrid version of its G7 that it says offers the world’s longest range among SUVs, capable of covering the distance from Seattle to Los Angeles without charging. The updated G7 could travel 1,704km – longer than the distance between Beijing and Shanghai – with a 60-litre fuel tank and a 55.8kWh pack, the company said at a launch event in Guangzhou on Thursday. The model combines batteries with a small petrol engine that...

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2 w. ago Chinese Cargo Ship With Electromagnetic Catapult To Launch Advanced Combat Drones Emerges

Chinese Cargo Ship With Electromagnetic Catapult To Launch Advanced Combat Drones Emerges  The War Zone

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2 w. ago Eurostar suspends services, stranding thousands between London and Paris during holiday rush

Eurostar suspended train services in Europe on Tuesday after a power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel, sparking travel chaos during the very busy travel season between Christmas and New Year. Passengers were left scrambling to find alternatives after the operator postponed all services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. “There was a power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel, followed by a shuttle train coming to a halt inside,” a Eurostar spokesperson said. “All journeys to and...

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2 w. ago Eurostar suspends services, strands thousands between London, Paris during holiday rush

Eurostar suspended train services in Europe on Tuesday after a power supply issue in the Channel Tunnel, sparking travel chaos during the very busy travel season between Christmas and New Year. Passengers were left scrambling to find alternatives after the operator postponed all services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. “There was a power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel, followed by a shuttle train coming to a halt inside,” a Eurostar spokesperson said. “All journeys to and...

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2 w. ago Putin signs law allowing Russia to ignore foreign court rulings on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law changes that give Russia the right to ignore judgments in criminal cases issued by foreign and international courts amid Ukrainian and European attempts to punish Moscow for its actions in Ukraine. The move, which comes as US President Donald Trump is trying to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, appears to be a response to several initiatives to go after Russian officials and military officers for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, something Moscow...

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2 w. ago China’s FAW buys US$534 million stake in Leapmotor as EV firm sees deliveries jump in 2026

Stellantis-backed Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology has become the first Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to receive investment from a state-owned enterprise amid the strong popularity of its affordable intelligent cars. FAW Group, mainland China’s oldest carmaker, has agreed to acquire a 5 per cent stake in the Hong Kong-listed EV assembler for 3.74 billion yuan (US$534 million) by buying an additional 74.8 million shares at HK$55.29 apiece, according to a stock exchange filing by...

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2 w. ago Dozens of Chinese EV makers under pressure to fold or trim operations in 2026: analysts

Dozens of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers face a do-or-die moment in 2026, according to analysts, amid weakening domestic demand that is expected to see perennial loss-making firms exit the world’s largest car market. About 50 unprofitable mainland Chinese EV makers are under pressure to scale down their business or wind down operations, as the country’s automotive sector is projected to report a sales drop next year – the first such contraction since 2020 – owing to the industry’s...

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