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Climate change, economics muddy West's drive to curb Chinese EVs
Climate change, economics muddy West's drive to curb Chinese EVs

China's meteoric rise as the world's powerhouse of electric vehicle production makes Western efforts to curb their exports a tough sell -- and means they could even stifle the fight against climate change, analysts warn. But without a steady stream of electric vehicles on Europe's roads, analysts say, that goal will be tough to meet.

Biden official urges talks as US port strike enters second day
Biden official urges talks as US port strike enters second day

US dockworkers picketed for a second day Wednesday, garnering support from other labor groups as the Biden administration urged shippers to boost their offer to end a damaging strike weeks before the presidential election. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the strike could be ended quickly, arguing that shippers need to share more of the bounty after a period of "unbelievable profits."