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China initiates WTO proceedings over US subsidies

China is taking action against state aid for US industry at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The complaint concerns "discriminatory subsidies" under the subsidy program known as the "Inflation Reduction Act."

By Redaktion Table

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German Consumer warns Temu

The Federation of German Consumer Organizations complains about several violations by the Chinese shopping platform Temu – including non-transparent information on discounts or the carbon footprint of shipping.

By Carolyn Braun

E-Autos aus China:

Study expects increasing market share for Chinese EVs

A new study expects the market share of imported Chinese EVs in the EU to rise to up to 24 percent by 2024. Tariffs would temporarily support the Europeans. Imports from China actually fell at the beginning of the year.

By Redaktion Table

ByteDance refuses to sell TikTok

The Chinese company ByteDance does not want to comply with Washington's demand to sell the entertainment app TikTok. The deadline the US House of Representatives sets in the bill is too short for a deal anyway.

By Christiane Kuehl

Heated atmosphere: EU countries vote on trade with Ukraine

Following renewed and sometimes violent protests by farmers around the Agriculture Council in Brussels, the EU countries will vote on free trade with Ukraine on Wednesday. The vote is likely to be close, as several countries call for further protective measures for agricultural products.

By Julia Dahm