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EU probes Chinese-owned solar panel firms over subsidies
EU probes Chinese-owned solar panel firms over subsidies
Economy
by  AFP

The European Union on Wednesday announced investigations targeting two Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers suspected of receiving subsidies as trade tensions heat up between Brussels and Beijing. In 2013, the EU imposed anti-dumping duties after European manufacturers said they were being forced out of business by underpriced Chinese panel imports.

US private sector hiring picks up again in March
US private sector hiring picks up again in March
Economy
by  AFP

US private sector hiring came in well above expectations last month, payroll firm ADP said Wednesday, with construction, financial services and manufacturing all contributing to the increase. "The three biggest increases for job-changers were in construction, financial services, and manufacturing," she added.