Explainer-Auto industry on tenterhooks ahead of potential UAW strike against ‘Detroit Three’

By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -The United Auto Workers (UAW) union expects to go on strike against the Detroit Three automakers later this week if no agreement is reached over new contracts, setting the stage for one of the largest worker actions this year. The current contracts at General Motors, Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis are…

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US and Saudi Arabia Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Sustainable Metal Procurement in Africa

The United States and Saudi Arabia are proactively engaging in collaborative discussions to harness vital metals from Africa. These metals will play a significant role in bolstering their energy transitions, as per insights shared by informed sources. This collaborative initiative involves a Saudi state-supported venture strategically investing in mining assets, estimated to be worth $15…

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US and Vietnam ink historic partnership in Biden visit, with eyes on China

By Nandita Bose, Francesco Guarascio and Trevor Hunnicutt HANOI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday secured deals with Vietnam on semiconductors and minerals as the strategic Southeast Asian nation lifted Washington to Hanoi’s highest diplomatic status alongside China and Russia. The U.S. has been pushing for the upgrade for months as it sees the…

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US House Republicans set to debate 2024 defense spending next week

By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider fiscal 2024 defense spending legislation next week, Majority Leader Steve Scalise said on Friday. The Republican-controlled House, which returns to Washington on Tuesday from its August recess, will consider an appropriations bill covering defense spending, according to Scalise’s weekly floor schedule….

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