Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) disclosed Wednesday it received a letter from the U.S. Commerce Department requiring a license to export ethane to China, and that it will file for an emergency authorization to continue exporting.
Monthly Archives For June 2025
China’s rare earth magnet policy: Foreign auto firms win export approvals, their Indian units are kept on hold
While China has resumed exports of its rare earth magnets, applications by domestic auto manufacturers—including by subsidiaries of multinational companies that have received approvals for their …
As China restricts rare earths, Trump targets ethane in plastics manufacturing blow
The Trump administration plans to reject U.S. ethane exports to China that are heavily relied upon for plastics manufacturing in an apparent escalation of the temporary trade war truce between the …
China’s DeepSeek Predicts the Price of XRP, Pepe, and Cardano by End of 2025
DeepSeek predicts altcoin gains as XRP may hit $5, ADA eyes 10× and PEPE signals breakout amid Bitcoin’s new peak of $111,814.
U.S. says it broke up effort to bring toxic fungus to Michigan lab from China
Two scientists from China have been charged in Michigan in what the FBI says was an effort to bring a toxic fungus to the U.S. Investigators say the pathogen can attack wheat, barley, maize and…
Chinese official claims no knowledge of fungus situation, says China requires citizens ‘abide by local laws’
“I don’t know the specific situation, but I would like to emphasize that the Chinese government has always required overseas Chinese citizens to abide by local laws and regulations and will also …
Enterprise Products says U.S. to deny export of three ethane cargoes to China
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) -1.9% in Wednesday’s trading after saying it received notice from the U.S. Commerce Department that the agency intends to deny its requests to export three proposed cargoes of ethane to China…
EU caught between China’s push for closer ties and U.S. tariff talks
China has asked France to help bridge its trade gaps with the European Union. Beijing is looking to strengthen relations with the bloc amid growing friction …
A new COVID-19 variant, vaccine changes: What to know in 2025
COVID-19 is remains a public health concern five years after the start of the pandemic. What to know about vaccines, variants and more.
Late-night social media and surprise tariffs complicate Trump’s two biggest trade talks
President Trump is complicating negotiations with China and the European Union as he made two moves Wednesday to call out Chinese President Xi Jinping on social media and boost tariffs on steel and …
China’s rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide
Some European auto parts plants have suspended output and Mercedes-Benz is considering ways to protect against shortages of rare earths, as concerns about the damage from China’s restrictions on …
Higher U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports Take Effect
President Trump has doubled the rate on foreign metals to 50%, saying the levies weren’t high enough to help the U.S. industry.
‘We’re definitely on the back foot’: U.S. risks losing fusion energy race to China, industry leaders warn
America could lose the race to create energy from fusion, tech leaders warned, as China is dramatically outspending the U.S. in the pursuit.
