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Business, Technology, Logistics

Financing Deals Put Tesla Closer to Making Model 3s in China

Tesla Inc. secured as much as $521 million in loans from Chinese banks to build a vehicle and battery factory in the country, putting the carmaker a step closer to producing Model 3 sedans at its first overseas plant.

March 8, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

How a US-China Deal Might Reshape Global Trade

President Donald Trump says he has asked China to immediately remove all tariffs on U.S. agricultural products in what could be a huge blessing for American farmers. But how will global trade flows change in the event of a deal?

March 7, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Asia Remained Top US Oil Buyer in 2018 Despite China Trade Row

Asia more than doubled its intake of American crude oil last year even as Beijing and Washington were embroiled in a bitter trade war.

March 7, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tesla Probably Can鈥檛 Make Money in China, Morgan Stanley Says

Investors should keep their expectations about Tesla Inc.鈥檚 ability to operate profitably in China 鈥渧ery low,鈥 Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas wrote in a note, adding that he鈥檚 cautious about the country鈥檚 role in the carmaker鈥檚 long-term strategy and fundamental value.

March 6, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

US Indefinitely Delays Increased Tariffs on Chinese Goods

The United States has confirmed the country is postponing 鈥渦ntil further notice鈥 a scheduled tariff increase on Chinese goods, the latest sign that the world鈥檚 two largest economies could be headed toward a de-escalation of their trade dispute.

March 5, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade Deal That Would Lift US Tariffs on Chinese Goods Said to Be Near

The United States and China are close to a trade deal that could lift most or all U.S. tariffs as long as Beijing follows through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to buying a significant amount of American products, two people familiar with the discussions said.

March 4, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump鈥檚 Extension of China Truce Gives Xi Breathing Room on Slowdown

Donald Trump鈥檚 decision to extend a deadline on additional tariffs on Chinese goods provides Xi Jinping with some temporary relief as he struggles to arrest an economic slowdown.

February 25, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

US, China Crafting Foundation for Trade Deal, Source Says

U.S. and Chinese negotiators are working on multiple memorandums of understanding that would form the basis of a final trade deal, according to a person briefed on the talks.

February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Tesla Racing to Get Model 3s to China Before Potential Tariff Hike

Tesla Inc. is loading as many Model 3 sedans as it can onto vessels destined for the People鈥檚 Republic ahead of March 1, when a trade-war truce between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is scheduled to expire.

February 13, 2019
Government, Business

Trump Says Summit With Xi 鈥楿nlikely鈥 by Tariff Deadline Date

President Donald Trump said he won鈥檛 meet Chinese President Xi Jinping before a March 1 deadline to avert higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, intensifying fears the two won鈥檛 strike a deal before the end of a 90-day truce.

February 8, 2019