Lack of Info on China’s COVID-19 Surge Stirs Global Concern
The U.S., Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Italy have announced testing requirements for passengers from China. read more >
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China Eases Anti-COVID Measures Following Protests
The move adds to earlier easing that fueled hopes Beijing was scrapping its "zero COVID" strategy, which is disrupting manufacturing and global trade. read more >
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Fed’s Brainard Warns US Rates to Stay High, Notes Global Impact
Nine central banks accounting for half the global economy have lifted their key interest rate by 1.25 percentage points in the past six months. read more >
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EXPLAINER: How the Strong US Dollar Can Affect Everyone
The value of the U.S. dollar has been on a tear for more than a year against everything from the British pound across the Atlantic to the South Korean won across the Pacific. read more >
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Biden Signs $280B CHIPS Act in Bid to Boost US Over China
The bill has been more than a year in the making, but finally cleared both chambers of Congress late last month with significant bipartisan margins. read more >
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FBI: Partner With Us to Fight Hackers (James A. Dawson Commentary)
Cyber risk is business risk, and there is no shortage of recent examples of the wide-ranging economic effects wrought by cyberattacks. read more >
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Putting Our Chips on The Table (Editorial)
We’d like to reward some vanishingly rare bipartisan political behavior. read more >
Biden Aims at China in New Illegal Fishing Policy Framework
The memo directs 21 federal departments and agencies to better share information, coordinate enforcement actions such as sanctions and visa restrictions and promote best practices among international allies. read more >
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Former UA Professor Gets 1 Year in Prison for Lying to FBI
Authorities said Simon Ang denied any connection to patents filed in China under his birth name. read more >
US Solar Companies Weigh Challenge to Biden’s Pause on Tariffs
The White House said Biden's actions would boost the industry, but some U.S. companies believe the measures will benefit China. read more >
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Biden’s Solar Support Is ‘Great News,’ Arkansans Say, With Caveats
Scenic Hill Solar CEO Bill Halter said the executive orders will eliminate a "self-inflicted wound" to domestic solar projects. read more >
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Biden Waives Solar Panel Tariffs, Seeks to Boost Production
The announcement follows months of complaints from the industry over a Commerce Department investigation that has slowed or postponed solar projects across the nation. read more >
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OPEC+ Alliance Boosts Oil Production as Energy Prices Soar
The additional 648,000 barrels per day will offer modest relief to the global economy. read more >
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Powell: ‘Soft’ Economic Landing May Be Out of Fed’s Control
His comments reflect less confidence in avoiding a recession than previously conveyed. read more >
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Shanghai Says Lockdown to Ease as Virus Spread Mostly Ends
Supermarkets, malls and restaurants were allowed to reopen Monday. read more >
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A Threat To Energy Independence (Editorial)
A Commerce Department investigation that threatens the development of the solar energy industry raises concerns about U.S. energy independence. read more >
Energy Chief Touts $3B Plan to Boost EV Batteries
A new program will offer grants to companies that process or recycle battery components to increase domestic supplies. read more >
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Biden to Require US-Made Steel, Iron for Infrastructure
The move is aimed at creating more jobs, easing supply chain strains and reducing the nation's the reliance on China. read more >
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Commerce Inquiry Imperils Solar Industry, Advocates Say
The investigation could result in retroactive tariffs of up to 240%. read more >
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Ukraine War Increases Pressure for US Oil; Industry Faces Hurdles
"You can't ramp up if you can't find qualified people to do it," a New Mexico lawmaker said. read more >
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