China

Kai Ryssdal does an “exit interview” with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

More drivers are joining ride-booking apps at a time when there is less demand for their services.

Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group says a volatile Mideast, Russian disruption and a strained U.S.-China relationship could all prove harmful.

As Japanese automakers slow production, Thailand is banking on investment from China to build up its EV manufacturing base.

This month, a new megaport will allow trade between South America and Asia to bypass North America entirely.

Many companies are rushing to stock up and insulate themselves from likely higher import duties under Donald Trump’s second presidency.

The Biden administration’s probe into trade practices would open the door to tariffs on Chinese chips and the products that use them.

The International Energy Agency now expects coal demand to peak in 2027.

President-elect Donald Trump says he will place an extra 10% tariff on all Chinese exports. China is expected to counter with tariffs on U.S. exports.

“We don’t have any inside information,” says customs broker Gretchen Blough. “So we’re just kind of holding hands with our customers.”