dependence
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Even China’s imports of crude, previously an Achilles heel given its heavy dependence on energy to fuel its economy, dropped 8.8% as electric vehicles continue to dominate the market for autos domestically.
From MarketWatch
Even China’s imports of crude, previously an Achilles heel given its heavy dependence on energy to fuel its economy, dropped 8.8% as electric vehicles continue to dominate the market for autos domestically.
From MarketWatch
Carney is set to leave Tuesday for China, as the Canadian leader works toward diversifying Canada’s export markets and reduce its dependence on exports to the U.S. to drive growth.
Despite this dependence, the report points to growing "donor fatigue."
From Science Daily
Pankaj Chadha, chairman of the Engineering Export Promotion Council, said diversification had become a necessity to lessen dependence on the "biggest and the most lucrative" market.
From Barron's
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