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China’s shift from a fixed tariff system to an auction-based model is also impacting project economics and dampening growth expectations.

All these years later, the response has apparently not dampened his enthusiasm for the idea.

A popular, plain-speaking mayor enters the week talked up as a future leader — and is doing little to dampen that speculation himself.

The companies' struggles reflect the challenges for European manufacturers, who are faced with intense competition from Chinese rivals and a slowing economy that's dampening demand for luxury cars.

However, Next expects sales growth to slow sharply due the economy outlook and dampened consumer spending.