China Trade Surplus Booms to $1T Despite US Export Drop-Off: TT Technology

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December 9, 2025

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China Trade Surplus Booms to $1T Despite US Export Drop-Off

While China’s shipments to the U.S. plummeted 29% in November, strong growth in sales to regions like the European Union and Africa more than offset the slump. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

US Eyes Diesel Generators to Meet Growing AI Power Demand

Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the North American Gas Forum that the move could add the equivalent of roughly 35 traditional nuclear power plants worth of electricity. Read more…

Ocado Gets $350 Million From Kroger for Warehouse Closures

Ocado Group will receive a one-time cash payment of $350 million from Kroger, more than previously announced, after the U.S. grocer decided to close three automated warehouses. Read more…

US Says China Is Meeting Trade Commitments

Bloomberg previously reported that after a series of orders placed in late October — the first of this season — China’s purchases of American soybeans appeared to have stalled. Read more…

NEVI Funds Available Again for EV Charging Networks

Dollars from the $5 billion infrastructure program that Joe Biden’s White House crafted to speed EV adoption are flowing again after the Trump administration froze the funds earlier this year. Read more…

THIS WEEK’S CARTOON: "Those Cyber Monday Deals Are Hard to Resist"

US Seeks New Alliances to Bolster AI Supply Chains

China is home to more than 90% of global rare earths and permanent magnets refining capacity, compared with just 4% for second-place Malaysia, according to the International Energy Agency. Read more…

Torc Taps Innoviz for Short-Range Lidar Requirements

Autonomous trucks require long-range lidar systems to identify objects far ahead and short-range sensors to capture detailed data in complex driving situations. Read more…

Detmar Logistics to Start Autonomous Ops With Aurora in ‘26

Last-mile logistics specialist Detmar will use Aurora’s in-house Peterbilt tractors to ship the proppant 20 hours a day on public and private roads in the Permian Basin oil and gas field. Read more…

Wabtec Acquires Frauscher Sensor Technology Group

Wabtec broadened its digital rail capabilities by buying Frauscher, aiming to pair its portfolio with technology designed to strengthen safety, capacity and efficiency for rail operators. Read more…

6 Nations Challenge EU’s Combustion Car Deadline

“We can and we must pursue our climatic goal in an effective way, while not killing our competitiveness in the meanwhile since there is nothing green in an industrial desert,” EU leaders said. Read more…

Nvidia’s Lobbying Pays Off in AI Export Fight

The so-called GAIN AI Act would require chipmakers to give American customers first dibs on their powerful AI chips before selling in China and other arms-embargoed countries. Read more…

Uber Teams With Avride to Offer Robotaxi Rides in Dallas

Customers who request an UberX, Uber Comfort or Comfort Electric may be matched with one of Avride’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis at no additional cost. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 50 Global Freight Companies Persevere Amid Trade Shift

The world’s largest transportation and logistics providers have been operating in a highly volatile business environment this year as tariffs and shifting trade policies have altered international freight flows. Read more…

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