Oil trade group pushes US for national ethanol policy after EPA okays Midwest expansion

By Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK (Reuters) – The American Petroleum Institute trade group on Monday pressed for a nationwide policy on higher-ethanol blends of gasoline after the President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday it would move ahead with expanded sales of the product in certain Midwestern states. The U.S. Environmental Protection…

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USTR proposes charging Chinese ships up to $1.5 million to enter US ports

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Trade Representative’s office has proposed charging up to $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports as part of its investigation into China’s growing domination of the global shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors. USTR said in a January 16 report on a probe launched during the administration…

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Franklin Templeton files for Solana ETF as crypto interest expands beyond bitcoin

(Reuters) – Franklin Templeton filed for an exchange-traded fund on Friday that will track the spot price of Solana, reflecting the growing interest among asset managers to profit from the popularity of cryptocurrencies beyond bitcoin. As regulatory conditions ease and a crypto-friendly president takes office, investors are increasingly diving into digital assets and ramping up…

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Trump to use CFIUS to restrict Chinese investments in strategic areas, White House official says

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump will sign a memorandum on Friday that will direct the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to restrict Chinese investments in strategic areas, a White House official said. The national security memorandum is aimed at promoting foreign investment while protecting U.S. national security interests from…

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