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Rare Earth Metals: Canada Seeks to Overtake China as Leading Producer

Rare Earth Metals: Canada Seeks to Overtake China as Leading Producer

The Lede: Canada is accelerating efforts to position itself as an alternative for European governments that seek to reduce their dependence on China for critical raw materials that are crucial for the production of various products, including electric cars, smartphones, solar panels, and more. What we know: * One of the

China Ends All Restrictions on Australian Coal Imports

China Ends All Restrictions on Australian Coal Imports

The Lede: China has lifted restrictions on Australian coal imports, marking an end to trade restrictions that were imposed in late 2020 as tensions escalated between the two nations. What we know: * Earlier this year China permitted three state-owned power utilities and a steelmaker to resume sourcing coal from Australia,

US Forging Alliances with Pacific Nations as Tensions Rise with China

US Forging Alliances with Pacific Nations as Tensions Rise with China

The Lede: As tensions continue to simmer between U.S. and China, Washington turns its attention towards forging new deals with small Pacific nations. On Monday, March 13, the Philippines and the United States commenced army-to-army exercises aimed at bolstering the Southeast Asian country's capacity to safeguard and

Netherlands to Limit Certain Tech Exports Amid US-China Chip War

Netherlands to Limit Certain Tech Exports Amid US-China Chip War

The Lede: The Dutch government plans to impose restrictions on the export of their most advanced microchip technology in an effort to protect national security. What we know: * The rule, expected to be published before summer, will require companies to obtain licenses to export certain technology, including so-called immersion DUV

SEIA Report: Boost US Solar Supply Chain, Reduce Reliance on China

SEIA Report: Boost US Solar Supply Chain, Reduce Reliance on China

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) issued a whitepaper advocating for strengthening the U.S. solar supply chain and reducing reliance on imports, Daily Energy Insider reported on Friday. The plan, titled "American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Renaissance: Managing the Transition Away from China,"aims to scale up

Rubio’s Bill Seeks to Block Ford from Tax Breaks for Using Chinese Battery Technology

Rubio’s Bill Seeks to Block Ford from Tax Breaks for Using Chinese Battery Technology

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced legislation targeting Ford's plan to use technology from Chinese battery company CATL as part of its $3.5 billion investment to build a battery plant in Michigan, CNN Business reported on Friday. The legislation aims to prevent tax credits for electric vehicle

China Could Surpass Europe in LNG Demand, IEA Chief

China Could Surpass Europe in LNG Demand, IEA Chief

Increasing demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) from China could pose challenges for European Union LNG buyers before the next winter, Upstream Online reported based on the International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol. Speaking to the European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research, and Energy on Thursday, Birol noted that