Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy
Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.
Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy
Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.
Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding
The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.
Volkswagen Considers Closing Plants in Germany
For the first time in its 87-year history, the automaker is considering shuttering factories in Germany, citing the need to remain competitive.
Europe Tells China’s Carmakers: Get Ready to Pay Tariffs
The European Union took the next step toward collecting heavy tariffs on electric vehicles, ahead of a final decision in October.
Volkswagen Will Invest Up to $5 Billion in EV Maker Rivian
VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies.
Germany Hopes to Head Off a Trade War With China
As the European Union moves to impose tariffs on Chinese cars, Germany, with an auto industry deeply enmeshed with China, is stuck in the middle.
How China Pulled So Far Ahead on Industrial Policy
The United States and Europe are trying to catch up to a rival skilled in using all the levers of government and banking to dominate global manufacturing.
U.S. Seeks to Join Forces With Europe to Combat Excess Chinese Goods
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen warned that China’s industrial strategy posed a global threat that requires a united response.
Las exportaciones de China se disparan. Vienen repercusiones mundiales
La economía china se beneficia del aumento de las ventas de productos manufacturados al exterior, que crea empleos. Pero el impacto podría sentirse en las fuerzas laborales de Europa y Asia.