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Trump-Xi summit: China’s rare earth export restrictions remain suspended, for now
Washington and Beijing have extended their trade truce through January 2027, preserving current tariff terms and keeping tighter restrictions on Chinese rare earth exports on hold. But…
Erminia Voccia•25 September 2026
Environmental policies
Brazil ties data center tax incentives…
Brazil is linking tax breaks for data centers to strict renewable energy,…
Stefania Del Bianco•10 September 2026
Environmental policies
What a China-Taiwan crisis would mean…
A disruption in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry would reach far beyond the technology…
Erminia Voccia•17 August 2026
Environmental policies
Hawaii raises visitor tax to fund environmental protection and climate resilience
Hawaii raises its visitor tax to 11% to protect nature and address climate risks, with total…
Editorial Team•29 May 2025
Policy and Affairs
EU opens consultations on new ecodesign standards for refrigerators
The European Commission launches four calls for evidence on ecodesign and labeling for home and direct-sales…
Editorial Team•27 May 2025
Policy and Affairs
Beyond the Omnibus: will the EU cut energy bureaucracy?
The EU may ease energy bureaucracy rules to support businesses and improve competitiveness across the bloc
Editorial Team•12 May 2025
Policy and Affairs
Trump eases auto tariffs: the 100-day move that could shake up U.S.…
Auto tariffs Trump plan suspends duties on steel and aluminum, aiming to support U.S. supply chains…
Editorial Team•30 April 2025
Policy and Affairs
Is the EU weakening methane rules to favor gas from the US?
To boost US LNG imports and ease trade talks with Washington, the European Commission is reportedly…
Editorial Team•23 April 2025
Policy and Affairs
Meloni at the White House: high-stakes meeting with Trump on EU tariffs
Meloni visits Trump at the White House to address US tariffs on EU goods. Italy seeks…
Editorial Team•18 April 2025
Environmental policies
EU strategy aims to steer energy-intensive industry through transition
The EU backs a plan to support energy-intensive industry with reforms to cut costs, emissions, and…
Editorial Team•7 April 2025
Environmental policies
EU hydrogen targets at risk: cost, dependency, and delays raise doubts
EU hydrogen targets face major challenges in cost, dependency, and project delays, putting 2030 goals out…
Editorial Team•6 April 2025
Policy and Affairs
Italy, France, and Slovakia push to rewrite EU carbon border tax rules
Carbon border tax under pressure: Italy, France, and Slovakia call for fewer burdens and stronger protections…
Editorial Team•1 April 2025
Environmental policies
How to decarbonize steel in Europe
The steel industry accounts for over 25% of the EU’s industrial emissions and 50% of its…
Editorial Team•20 March 2025
Policy and Affairs
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ‘Not a Health Threat’: Trump Dismantles Climate and Environmental…
The Trump administration is rolling back 31 climate and environmental regulations, weakening greenhouse gas emission limits…
Editorial Team•13 March 2025
Environmental policies
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