On October 10, President Trump penned a lengthy post on his Truth Social in answer to China’s recent move to establish restrictions on rare earths, which would after the entire world, as well as the U.S., with which China seeks to reach a trade agreement.
Trump said on his social media site that “there seems to be no

On October 8, the China Chamber of Commerce in the European Union (CCCEU) raised concern regarding the EU's steel import restrictions. CCCEU stated that the EU's proposed steel import restrictions were a "protectionist step" that could negatively impact global trade stability and downstream industries. 
While the CCC

On October 9, the Government Council of Morocco approved two draft decrees for the establishment of industrial acceleration zones. The Fez-Bensouda Industrial Acceleration Zone, located in the Bensouda District of the Fez Prefecture in the Fez-Meknes region, will host the automotive industry, renewable energy equipme

On October 9, the European Commission announced EU funding of over EUR 204 million to increase the adoption of innovative digital technologies across Europe.
Under the Digital Europe Programme, 9 project calls focus on advancing AI and big data, completing the Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs, launching th

On October 8, 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) clarified that owners of electric vehicles do not need additional certification to qualify for the number coding exemption on Metro Manila roads. This statement responds to a recent advisory from the Philippine National Police–Highway Patrol Group, which

On October 3, 2025, the Vietnamese Government issued Decision No. 1891/QĐ-TTg, effective September 3, 2025, to simplify administrative procedures under the Ministry of Public Security. 
One of the main measures is a 30% reduction in fees for first-time vehicle registration and number plates when applications are subm

On October 9, China announced new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over use of the critical elements just weeks ahead of an expected meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in late October on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum

On September 30, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Higher Education, Algeria, stated that the Algerian Center for Research in Industrial Technology (CRTI) and the Ministry of Higher Education will unveil a prototype of the first “made in Algeria” electric car in 2026. Algerian researchers and engineers h

On October 7, the European Commission presented a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from the unfair impacts of global overcapacity. The proposal upholds the principle of open trade and enhances engagement with global partners to address overcapacity. The proposal will replace the steel safeguard measure that is

Reported on October 7, 2025, a Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) study warns that Thailand’s rising EV market faces significant consumer protection gaps. 
Buyers are exposed to risks including battery safety, fire hazards, unclear warranties, inadequate after-sales support, and inconsistent emergency and home charger s

On October 7 at a press conference at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump said he's working on a trade deal with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that he believes will be well-received by Canadians, telling reporters "I think they're going to walk away very happy", but by late afternoon, it became apparen

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) may revoke USD 1.1 billion in auto plant retooling grants for Stellantis and GM, as well as many others, that were awarded in 2024 by President Joe Biden's administration under the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant program.
Among those grants were USD 500 million awarded to G

On October 7, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of the extension of the deadline that allows member states to fully exempt zero-emission trucks and buses from CO2-based road user charges. It will help to improve cost parity between ZEVs and conventio

On October 6, President Trump said that his administration will impose a 25% tariff on medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting next month. 
"Beginning November 1st, 2025, all medium and heavy-duty trucks coming into the United States from other countries will be tariffed at the rate of 25%," Trump wrote in a Truth Soc

On October 6, President Trump approved the appeal of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), and issued authorizations necessary for the establishment of the Ambler Road Project, a proposed 211-mile industrial road from the Dalton Highway to Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District. The area is

On October 6, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, Spain, announced the PERTE VEC IV call for proposals in its value chain B section, endowed with EUR 400 million, of which EUR 250 million will be implemented in the form of repayable loans and EUR 150 million in the form of direct grants.
This call for proposals is

On September 30, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya, is planning to establish 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the country by 2030. It will invest EUR 39.5 million in this project. The project will be implemented in phases, targeting major highways, regional hu

On October 3, 2025, Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, announced that the Canadian federal government would invest more than CAD 5 million to expand EV charging infrastructure across Atlantic Canada. The CAD 5 million will be used for five projects through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emiss

On September 30, 2025, the Ministry of Heavy Industries issued amendments to the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) for e-buses and N2 category e-trucks under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme. The changes modify domestic manufacturing requirements for traction motors and integrated systems.
For e-buses, the amended PMP requir

Reported on October 2, 2025, the Indonesian government was urged to take action to lower EV battery prices and ease the financial burden on consumers. A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Commission VII noted that current battery costs from official manufacturers, including OEMs, remain high,