U.S. Senate approves USMCA [UPDATED]

The deal just needs Trump's signature to be fully approved in the U.S. →

• January 17, 2020

  Microsoft: ‘carbon negative’ by 2030 even for supply chain

  Currently responsible for about 16 million tonnes of emissions per year, including data centres making of electronics components for its devices. →

• January 17, 2020

  Supreme Court dismisses BC’s appeal in Trans Mountain pipeline case

  Decision removes one of the remaining obstacles for the pipeline expansion. →

• January 17, 2020

  Fiat Chrysler in talks with Foxconn to develop electric cars

  A joint venture would focus first on China, the biggest market for electric vehicles. →

• January 16, 2020

  German officials agree plan to exit coal-fired power by 2038

  Reviews will be carried out in 2026 and 2029 to determine whether an exit can happen three years before the final deadline. →

• January 16, 2020

  Think tank says UAW deals increased automakers’ labour costs

  Center for Automotive Research calculated GM and Ford will see total costs grow $8 per hour, Fiat Chrysler's will rise by $11. →

• January 16, 2020

  Bombardier expects to fall short of guidance, reassessing Airbus deal

  Expects consolidated revenue of about $15.8 billion, short of expected $16.5 billion to $17 billion. →

• January 16, 2020

  Emphasis on US exports, trade secrets in China trade deal

  Agreement leaves unresolved Washington's fundamental differences with Beijing, which is relying on massive government intervention in the economy. →

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