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What to Know About Europe's Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
Chinese carmakers are able to make cars so cheaply that they could absorb the duties in the form of lower profits instead of raising prices.
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Volvo Scales Back EV Ambitions
The company says a lack of charging stations and consumer incentives will leave room for a few cars that still need fossil fuels.
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Widespread Technology Outage Disrupts Companies Around the World
All because of a faulty software update.
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Europe Wants Affordable EVs from China
But not at the cost of its own auto industry.
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Regulation
U.S. Pushes for United Front Against China's Trade Practices at G7 Finance Meeting
The U.S. also wants to squeeze more money for Ukraine out of frozen Russian assets.
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Despite Bud Light Backlash, Anheuser-Busch InBev Sees Profits Rise
Still, U.S. revenue declined 9.5% for the year primarily due to the hit Bud Light sustained.
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Adidas May Write Off Remaining Unsold Yeezy Shoes
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Middle East Crisis Could Disrupt Oil Supplies, Raise Prices
Still, long lines at the pump are unlikely.
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Electrical Grids Aren't Keeping Up with Green Energy Push
Millions of miles of power lines need to be added or refurbished in the next few years.
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Germany Went From Envy of the World to Worst-Performing Major Developed Economy
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