China’s CATL Begins Shift Away from Lithium, Challenging Chile’s Mining Future
China’s CATL launches sodium-ion batteries, signaling a strategic shift away from lithium and posing long-term challenges for Chile’s mining sector.
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U.S. Slaps Record Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Panels Over China-Linked Dumping
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced tariffs exceeding 3,500% on solar panels from Southeast Asia, targeting what officials call a “transnational subsidy scheme” led by China. The move, which could reshape global solar supply chains, pits trade enforcement against clean energy expansion as the U.S. balances industrial protection with climate goals.