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Wednesday 18 February 2026

What the EU's 70% local content threshold means for its industrial base

The European Union is preparing a structural shift in industrial policy, linking electric vehicle subsidies and public procurement to binding...

Tuesday 17 February 2026

EU's minimum price commitment pressures Chinese EV makers on value and pricing

The European Commission officially introduced a minimum price commitment mechanism in mid-January 2026 for imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China to Europe, as an alternative...

Friday 13 February 2026

Commentary: Stellantis pause on ACC gigafactories clouds EU plans for manufacturing sovereignty and risks thousands of jobs

The European Commission plans to unveil its "localization ratio" policy by late February 2026 to shape Europe's manufacturing sovereignty. Yet Stellantis's abrupt halt to construction...

Friday 13 February 2026

Volkswagen leads way as EU replaces China BEV tariffs with minimum price commitment

As the European Union-China trade dispute over battery electric vehicles (BEVs) drags on, the EU is on track to replace punitive tariffs of up to 35% with a "minimum price commitment"...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Minimum price plan may only delay China's auto advance in Europe, industry insiders say

The EU proposed a minimum price commitment for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in January 2026, replacing punitive tariffs of up to 35%. Still, major Chinese automakers such as BYD...

Saturday 7 February 2026

Humanoid robots step into factories, safety laws set the limits

A fast-moving contest between technological acceleration and regulatory safeguards is spreading from automotive electronics and electrification (E/E) into industrial AI robotics.

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Taiwan prioritizes global partnerships in trade

Officials from Taiwan's Ministry of Finance are attending the 2026 APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies' Meeting (FCBDM) in Shanghai from February 4-5, just after opposition Kuomintang...

Monday 2 February 2026

India roundup: EU and India concludes FTA amid global trade disruption

After two decades, India and the EU close an FTA deal as US's tariff policy is disrupting the global supply chain.

Wednesday 28 January 2026

New India-EU FTA offers reciprocal automotive market access with phased tariff reductions

India and the EU have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), marking a major development in bilateral trade relations. The announcement was made on January...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

India, EU strike trade pact as Trump tariffs force global realignment

India and the EU have finalized negotiations on a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), a move hailed as historic by both sides as they navigate strained relations with the US and global...

Monday 26 January 2026

Tariff uncertainty pushes US allies to rethink China ties

When US President Donald Trump erected a high wall of tariffs—and repeatedly adjusted its height—the stated goal was to protect...

Friday 23 January 2026

EU Cybersecurity Act revision plans to phase out Chinese high-risk tech suppliers

The European Commission presented a revision of the Cybersecurity Act that introduces a phase-out of "high-risk suppliers" from critical infrastructure, targeting China-based technology...

Friday 23 January 2026

EU's fuel-car ban reversal leaves Euro automakers scrambling against Chinese rivals

The EU's potential reversal of the 2035 ban on new gasoline and diesel vehicles is forcing European automakers to reconsider engine R&D. However, stringent emissions rules and...

Thursday 22 January 2026

Taiwan PCB direct shipments to the US remain limited

The US has lowered the tariff rate on Taiwan to 15%, and it will not be stacked with the most-favored-nation (MFN) tariff rate. This places Taiwan on the same baseline as Japan, South...

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Trump's Greenland ambition triggers EU tariff war, shipping rates plunge

The four-year Russia-Ukraine war stalemate persists, while escalating US-EU tensions linked to the US attempt to purchase Greenland have triggered retaliatory tariffs and market disruptions...

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