U.S. Eyes Trade Deals With Allies to Ease Clash Over Electric Car Subsidies
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U.S. Eyes Trade Deals With Allies to Ease Clash Over Electric Car Subsidies

The Biden administration has faced backlash in Europe and Asia over its plans to bolster electric vehicle and battery production.
China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions
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China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions

U.S. officials pledged to crack down on shipments to Russia that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, but that has proved hard to police.
Ford Will Build a U.S. Battery Factory With Technology From China
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Ford Will Build a U.S. Battery Factory With Technology From China

Ford’s $3.5 billion plant in Michigan will draw on technology from CATL, a Chinese company that is the world’s No. 1 maker of electric-car batteries.