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Chinese Electric Bike Imports Across Africa Rise 60%
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— Sep 10, 2026
Africa’s shift to renewables and electric mobility is increasingly powered by Chinese equipment, with South Africa importing the majority of its solar, battery, and wind gear and North Africa driving a surge in Chinese electric scooters and mopeds. The continent shows a clear divide: consumer-focused North Africa leads in fully built EV imports, while East and West Africa emphasize commercial use, local assembly, and battery-swapping networks to support ride-hailing and delivery services.
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Industry warns 50% Canada tariffs could raise youth hockey equipment costs further
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— Sep 7, 2026
A new 50% tariff on Canadian hockey goods is driving up prices for sticks, skates, and protective gear, threatening a sport already expensive for families like Kelly Rand’s in Minnesota as equipment costs surge well beyond 2022 levels. While industry leaders warn the tariffs could slow youth-hockey growth, some manufacturers remain committed to Canada, arguing the impact may be mitigated by production shifts and market dynamics.
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DAVID BLACKMON: US EV Industry Shifts Back Into Reality Gear
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— Jun 22, 2024
At the start of each year, I write a piece in which I make a set of predictions about what will happen in the energy space during the coming 12 months. One prediction I made in this year’s story focused on the…
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Trump’s Attack on GM Over Ventilators Quickly Turns to Praise
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— Mar 30, 2020
President Donald Trump, who excoriated General Motors Co on Friday and invoked emergency powers to compel the production of badly needed ventilators to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, has abruptly shifted gears to…
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Automakers Slowing EV Production After Biden’s Freebies Bite Dust
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— Oct 14, 2025
Several major automakers including General Motors (GM) are switching gears when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) now that the policy landscape has shifted and federal tax credits are expiring, according to multiple…
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DAVID BLACKMON: Trump DPA Orders Shift Energy Dominance Agenda Into High Gear
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— Apr 23, 2026
President Donald Trump has not been shy about wielding his executive power to boost domestic energy production and infrastructure throughout his second presidency. It’s all a piece of the “Build, Baby, Build” agenda…
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US Employment Growth Slows in September, Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.9 Percent
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— Oct 2, 2020
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in September as the recovery from the COVID-19 slump shifts into lower gear amid diminishing government money and a relentless pandemic, leaving many at the risk of being…
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Canada Plans $60B Defense Drive, 125,000 Jobs
World
— Aug 27, 2026
Canada is accelerating its defense-industry shift with a $60 billion, five-year plan to boost self-sufficiency and diversify away from American suppliers, with firms like Wuxly producing military gear in Toronto. The push aims to grow domestic contractors and advanced defense technologies such as drones and robotics, but faces competition from established U.S. firms and internal political hurdles amid strained Canada-U.S. relations.
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