China’s trade surplus soared, helping to lift the country’s economy even as consumer spending slows because of a sharp housing contraction.
Category: European Union
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Europe Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China. Can It Catch Up?
A “competitiveness crisis” is raising alarms for officials and business leaders in the European Union, where investment, income and productivity are lagging.
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Greece Is Betting Big on Liquefied Natural Gas From the U.S.
Even as it pivots to solar and wind for itself, Greece aims to become a natural gas supplier across Europe. Among its strongest backers is the United States.
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Europe Banned Russia’s RT Network. Its Content Is Still Spreading.
A study found that hundreds of sites, many without obvious Kremlin links, copied Russian propaganda and spread it to unsuspecting audiences ahead of the E.U. election.
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U.S. Seeks to Join Forces With Europe to Combat Excess Chinese Goods
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen warned that China’s industrial strategy posed a global threat the requires a united response.
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U.S. and Europe Move Closer to Using Russian Assets to Help Ukraine
Finance ministers from the G7 nations are hoping to finalize a plan ahead of the group’s leaders meeting next month.
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Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda
The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing.
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I.M.F. Sees Steady Growth but Warns of Rising Protectionism
The International Monetary Fund offered an upbeat economic outlook but said that new trade barriers and escalating wars could worsen inflation.
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Plan to Stash Pollution Beneath the Sea Could Save Money and Jobs
The Italian energy giant Eni sees future profits from collecting carbon dioxide and pumping it into natural gas fields that have been exhausted.