Category: International Relations

BYD and Other Chinese Carmakers Expand Sales in Europe Despite Tariffs

BYD and other companies doubled their share of the car market after the European Union imposed higher tariffs on electric vehicles from China.
Aiming at the Dollar, China Makes a Pitch for Its Currency

The leader of China’s central bank made a clear though indirect critique of the dollar’s role as the world’s main currency.
Oil Prices Drop, but Iran-Israel Conflict Raises Many Risks

Industry experts are examining possible scenarios, including one in which the price of oil doubles this year.
New Trade Deal Could Boost UK Food Exports to EU, Including Shellfish

Brexit had complicated many of Britain’s food exports to Europe. A new trade deal between the U.K. and the E.U. could make them easier, including for shellfish farmers.
Oil Prices Climb Further After Israel Strikes Iran’s Energy Assets

U.S. oil prices already jumped last week, which could cause prices at the pump to rise about 20 cents a gallon in the coming weeks, according to one estimate.
Gasoline Prices Likely to Rise as Israel Targets Iran’s Energy Infrastructure

U.S. oil prices already jumped last week, which could cause prices at the pump to rise about 20 cents a gallon in the coming weeks, according to one estimate.
Oil Prices Could Climb Higher if Mideast Tensions Escalate

A sustained rise in the price of crude oil, which jumped sharply after Israel attacked Iran, could hurt consumers and President Trump’s efforts to bring down energy costs.
China Walks a Line in U.S. Trade Talks, Trying Not to Overplay Its Hand

China has leverage it can use by limiting access to its rare earth supplies, but it does not want to sacrifice its reputation as a reliable supplier.
U.S. and China to Meet at Precarious Moment in Trade War

Officials from both sides are set to talk on Monday in London, aiming to resolve differences over tariffs and supply chains that have endangered a fragile truce between the countries.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Hits a Roadblock in Its March Across South America

Mr. Musk’s Starlink has brought the internet to some of South America’s most remote places. But Bolivia is shunning it, even as many there are desperate for better service.
Xi to Trump: Rein in the Hawks Trying to Derail the Tariff Truce

China sought to depict a call between Xi Jinping and President Trump as an appeal from one strongman leader to another to run a tight ship and stay on course.
China Allows Limited Exports of Rare Earths as Shortages Continue

Beijing has approved more export licenses for the critical minerals and magnets in recent days, but supplies remain scarce and factories in the West are running out.