Tesla is expanding its operations in China by developing a grid-scale battery power plant and other advanced projects, moving beyond its traditional electric vehicle manufacturing.

Despite widespread concerns that the trade war is dragging down America’s economy, President Donald Trump has notched quite a few wins on his economic belt in recent weeks.

The European Union has urged China to ease restrictions on rare earth materials – critical for everything from cars to washing machines – after Beijing’s export controls disrupted supplies ...

Art Hogan, the chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, told Business Insider that markets are reacting to trade talks similarly to when the US-China trade war first kicked off in 2018.

China produces around 90% of the world’s rare earths, and auto industry representatives have warned of increasing threats to production due to their dependency on it for those parts.

Starbucks is now exploring bringing in a partner or selling a stake in its China business. That’s a path others have trodden, too. McDonald’s sold a majority stake in its China and Hong Kong ...