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The European Union And The List Of Strategic Projects For Critical Raw Materials
The European Union (EU) has published its first list of strategic projects aimed at strengthening the local extraction, processing and recycling of 14 of the 17 raw materials considered essential for the continent's energy transition and security. This step marks a...
Concerns over Tariffs: Uncertainty on International Trade Grows
Anxiety related to tariffs-as well as the already significant uncertainty over White House trade policy-increased this week as the April 2 deadline approached, the date by which several official communications on tariffs are expected. The Trump administration has...
The Global Race for Critical Minerals: U.S. and China Will Challenge Each Other on the Chessboard of Strategic Resources
The critical minerals industry is fast becoming a geopolitical battleground between the world's major powers. The United States and China are taking significant steps to ensure access to and control over mineral resources needed for energy transition, technology...
Sea Freight Rates From Asia Continue to Fall
Maritime container rates from Asia continued to fall last week, surpassing the lows recorded in early 2024. This decline was driven by a combination of factors: the post-Chinese New Year holiday slowdown, effects from new services from shipping line alliances that are...