Category: European Union

Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show

The New York Times – Business:
At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.
Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show

The New York Times – Business:
At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.
Europeans Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Chinese Cars

The New York Times – Business:
Consumers across the continent increasingly want to buy low-cost Chinese vehicles. Policymakers are seeking to slow them down.
China and Europe Agree to Deal to Limit Chinese Exports of Hybrid Cars

The New York Times – Business:
The European Union said that the deal could roughly halve Chinese shipments over four years. But it also could lead to an even stronger Chinese auto industry.
Europe’s Trade Tensions With China Are Coming to a Head

The New York Times – Business:
The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.
China’s ‘Self-Reliance’ Drive Is Upending Trade With Europe

The New York Times – Business:
China’s push to manufacture more at home has widened its trade imbalance with Europe, intensifying pressure on European industries and policymakers to take action.
The Hidden Policies That Power China’s Export Boom

The New York Times – Business:
Huge tax breaks and a weak currency sustain exports, widen the government budget deficit and complicate the country’s efforts to rebalance its economy.
Trump’s Threat to Ban Diesel Exports Sets Off Global Alarms

The New York Times – Business:
A reduction in refineries has already driven the price of diesel to record highs, threatening economies. An U.S. export ban would be “tremendous shock and blow.”
Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
Why Europe Really, Really Needs a Mild Winter

The New York Times – Business:
The economy has been resilient despite higher prices stemming from the war in the Middle East, but that could change quickly if cold weather forces countries to tap depleted gas reserves.
Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.