China dominates the market for critical minerals and the U.S. depends on Chinese imports for 70% of these rare earths, making it vulnerable in the trade war. Alaska is rich in these minerals, but it takes decades to open mines and infrastructure is limited, so for now the US will remain dependent on China.
Penalty threatens ministry if data from study on effectiveness of nitrogen policy is not released before upcoming parliamentary elections. Omroep Gelderland and other media are fighting for public access to data from farmers in Gelderland.
Chinese business newspaper reports that Chinese tech companies may not place new orders and must cancel existing orders for Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000D chip because China wants to make its tech companies less dependent on the U.S. chip giant and Chinese chips are proving to be just as good, or even better.
Entrepreneurs are sounding the alarm about changing investment climate in the Netherlands. Stricter environmental regulations, unpredictability and lack of physical space are causing growing dissatisfaction and threatening business departures from the country.
Political leaders discuss their plans for after the October 29th elections, with GroenLinks-PvdA leader Frans Timmermans wanting to work with other parties to revise the budget for next year, while D66 leader Jetten focuses on education, climate and housing. Other leaders have varying priorities, with some wanting a new government formed as soon as possible and others urging for continuity and cooperation in addressing issues affecting the country.
Demissionary government plans to increase purchasing power next year, with a higher growth rate and lower poverty levels predicted. Check out the expected impact on different groups and the overall economy in the CPB's Prinsjesdag calculations.