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CAAM: China-EU electric-vehicle case achieves "soft landing"

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On January 13, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) issued a statement titled "Statement on the Positive Results from Consultations in the China-EU Electric Vehicle Anti-Subsidy Case." The statement said the …

[Gasgoo News Flash] Zhao Changjiang officially announces he has joined LUXEED; Positive progress in China–EU EV case ...

Dongfeng Motor Group said in a Jan 13 filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange that its proposal to privatize the company via a merger by absorption, distribute shares of VOYAH, and cancel its listing status has obtained approvals, filings or registrations …

Europe Missed Greenland’s Resource Boom as US and China Move In

Europe Missed Greenland’s Resource Boom as US and China Move In European states for many years maintained a largely passive stance toward the development of Greenland's strategically vital natural resources. Under current conditions, this approach is …

Small Hotels, Big Stakes: Why Europe’s Tourism Future Depends on SMEs

Europe remains the world’s top travel destination, attracting millions of visitors each year to its cultural landmarks, diverse regions, and natural beauty. The continent’s diversity also drives strong intra-European travel, reinforcing a shared sense of …

China trade surplus jumps amid higher EU sales

China’s trade surplus soared to $1.2 trillion (€1 trillion) in 2025, as increased sales to the European Union, Africa and southeast Asia made up for a drop in exports to the United States at the end of the year. Exports for December rose by 6.6 per cent …

Green groups lay out pathway to end EU fossil fuel subsidies

China-EU tariff consensus on EVs seen cutting shipments but boosting profitability

A requirement to set minimum prices for their cars in the European Union will reduce sales there for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, but higher profit margins will eventually improve their bottom lines and brand reputations, according to analysts and …

As EU trade deal nears endgame, Nats demand Labor play 'hardball' for farmers

However, European leaders only voted to authorise the partnership with the South American bloc, led by Brazil and including Argentina, Uruguay, Panama and Bolivia, over the weekend following 25 years of negotiations after the bringing forward of nearly $80 …

China’s EU dairy tariffs: Is there a turning point in sight?

Summary The European Dairy Association disputes MOFCOM’s findings that EU farm subsidies distort competition in China’s dairy market, arguing CAP measures comply with WTO rules. Beijing has introduced duties of 21.9%–42.7% on some EU dairy imports. With …

EDITORIAL: EU-Mercosur trade deal will threaten farms in Tipperary

The European Union’s trade agreement with Mercosur this week will have a detrimental impact on farmers in Tipperary, writes Tipperary Live. While the deal promises opportunities for trade that will benefit some EU states more than others, it also poses …

EU sets tough conditions to solve China EVs dispute

The European Commission set out the conditions on Monday under which China-based electric vehicle makers can replace EU tariffs with commitments to sell at minimum prices and said it would take into account Chinese EV investments in the bloc. For Beijing, …

China EV makers rise as EU mulls minimum price to replace tariff

The minimum pricing will need to be flexible in order to accommodate different model types and vehicle categories [HONG KONG] BYD and other Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers rose on Tuesday (Jan 13) after the European Commission said that it’s …

The Mercosur debacle proves EU protectionism is alive and well

WHY did the European Union need 25 years of talks to reach a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of Latin American nations? The EU markets itself as a global champion of free trade. Yet the rhetoric hides protectionism – protection of domestic industries, …

Germany’s Hydrogen Backbone & the Long Shadow of Russian Gas

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Germany’s newly pressurized hydrogen backbone segment with no suppliers and no customers is often described as a clean break from the past, a necessary early investment in a …

Germany will tender 12 gigawatts in new power plant capacity by 2026

On Thursday, Germany announced that it had reached an agreement with the European Commission regarding a plan to build power plants. It added that it would be tendering 12 gigawatts of capacity by 2026 with a particular focus on gas-fired facilities. This …

2026 Copper Boom: AI, EVs Fuel Demand Amid Supply Shortages

In the intricate web of global supply chains, few materials hold as much sway over technological advancement as copper. As we step into 2026, industry forecasts point to a significant upswing in demand for this reddish metal, driven by the insatiable needs …

Matheson begins year with appointment of nine new partners

Matheson has appointed Rachel Barry, Paula Collins, Anna Crowley, Maeve Delargy, Andrew Dixon, Laura James, Shane Kennedy, Mary Elizabeth Mahony and Kathryn Rice as partners. The eight internal promotions and one external hire, across a number of different …

Cefic urges prompt, high-quality 2026 delivery as Critical Chemicals Alliance holds meeting

Cefic supports the new Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA) General Assembly as a vital move to implement the EU's Chemical Industry Action Plan, especially as Europe's chemical sector faces rising closures and falling investment, stressing that …

Pax Silica — Can it Stop China?

Pax Silica aims to secure a silicon supply chain, from critical minerals and energy to high-end manufacturing and software. It is framed as a response to “countries of concern,” implicitly, but not naming the target as China.  Although the idea of …

Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. Publishes The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11 and Power in U.S. Bankruptcies

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. has released his new non-fiction book, The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11, a compelling and eye-opening examination of how U.S. Chapter 11 …

Main Street Economics Releases New Video Contrasting Socialism and Capitalism in Action

Illustrates Economic Outcomes Through Real-World Examples of Poland and Venezuela WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics, an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to educating Americans …

First-Year 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar Realizes Record $4.5 Million at Public Auction

"Texas Gentleman" Specimen Shatters Benchmarks for Non-Gem Examples of America's First Dollar SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A significant milestone in the market for early American currency was …

Join Us Jan. 27 to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Event: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music

Livestream on 1/27 at 5:30 PM ET: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music will be at Paul Robeson House & Museum with UPenn’s MLK Symposium. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Trauma and Justice: Why Clinical Pathways to Behavioral and Medical Healing Matter

JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Jersey is experiencing a significant increase in the number of individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have mental health challenges, reflecting broader …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Commends CPUC for Approving Verizon–Frontier Transaction

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its decision to approve Verizon Communications’ acquisition of …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Commends CPUC for Approving Verizon–Frontier Transaction

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for its decision to approve Verizon Communications’ acquisition …

LogiCoy to Showcase Advanced PDMP Solutions at the 2026 ASAP Annual Conference

LogiCoy to Showcase Advanced PDMP Solutions at the 2026 ASAP Annual Conference GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LogiCoy, Inc., a leader in healthcare integration and prescription monitoring technology, is proud …

Vermont Bill Establishes Statewide Task Force to Scientifically Evaluate Unidentified Aerial Activity

The bill assigns responsibility for the scientific analysis of reported aerial activity to the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies. MONTPELIER, VT, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Scientific Coalition for UAP …

House Majority Introduces Chemical Industry-Backed Bill to Weaken Federal Protections from Toxic Chemicals

Legislation would roll back EPA oversight, fast-track new chemical approvals, undermine bipartisan reforms to TSCA WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett …

CCHF Response to Trump’s 'Great Healthcare Plan'

CCHF says a “great plan” must restore the medical indemnity insurance prohibited by the ACA. ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) responded to today’s release of “The Great …

ANCA Calls for Expanded U.S. Efforts to Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Remaining Armenian POWs

Armenian advocacy groups and Congressional leaders press for action following hostage swap WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is calling for increased U.S. …

Space Force Association Voices Strong Support for Matt Anderson’s Nomination as NASA Deputy Administrator

SFA announces strong support for the nomination of Colonel (Ret.) Matt Anderson to serve as Deputy Administrator of NASA COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force Association (SFA) today …

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Decrease in deaths along Atlantic route ― At least 50 people died in two incidents on Atlantic ...

There has been a significant decrease in the number of deaths of people trying to reach Spain but the Atlantic route remains particularly deadly. At least 50 people died in two separate incidents on the Atlantic route in the final week of 2025. There has …

Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Rubio to Stand with Iran’s Uprising, Noting Its Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship

The Bipartisan Letter Signed by 59 Members of Congress Underscores the Iranian People’s "Demand for a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bipartisan group …

First Nations Market Housing Fund Announces Appointment of New Chair and Vice Chair

The First Nations Market Housing Fund announces the appointment of Kathleen BlueSky as Chair and Earl Commanda as Vice Chair, effective December 2025. AKWESASNE, ON, CANADA, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The First Nations Market Housing …

California Is Investing Billions in Clean Energy But Many Homes Lose Up to 30% of It Before It’s Used

Building-science data highlight duct leakage as a widespread, overlooked issue undermining energy savings in 95% of San Jose homes, according to local experts. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California …

DB Prescott’s New Novel Delivers A Chilling Political Thriller On The Collapse Of Democracy

As peaceful protest gives way to armed resistance, the novel confronts how far ordinary citizens will go when the Constitution is stripped away. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time of deep political …

Top Oklahoma Executives Convene for a Candid Conversation on the Economy and Leadership

Oklahoma executives convene January 20 for HIGHBEAM, a leadership breakfast focused on the economy and supporting employees through uncertainty. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior executives from …

Northern Cincinnati Foundation Announces Board Leadership Transitions

Northern Cincinnati Foundation thanks outgoing directors Benhase and Murray and welcomes new board members Josh Rothstein and Steve Wanamaker. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Northern Cincinnati …