Trade
The Elite Assault Is Economic and Cultural. We Need to Fight Both Fronts
Republican candidates should advance a vision for American life that protects normal people from a decadent elite that assaults them on all fronts—cultural, economic, and geopolitical.
China's plan to rule the world through its smart devices, FCC urged to act
Chinese-made modules in various devices could be quietly gathering data for their creators in Beijing, and lawmakers want the FCC to act.
China Tariffs: A Solution That's Simple, Direct, Plausible—and Wrong
In order to manufacture more at home, we first need to buy capital goods, and to get these capital goods, we will have to increase our imports.
Congress targets one of Gen Z's favorite fashion retailer
Thursday's congressional report comes a week after two bipartisan bills targeting a trade rule that benefits Chinese retailers like Shein were introduced.
A Loophole Is Allowing Slave-Made Goods Into the U.S. We Must Close It
Most of our "engagement" with China this century failed to change the Chinese Communist Party's behavior.
It's Time for an East Asian NATO
Over the past two decades, many countries have tried to follow the formula of "security dependence on the United States" and "economic dependence on China," struggling to maneuver between these two superpowers.
Ron DeSantis' interview mishap widely mocked: "Amateur hour"
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was ridiculed on social media for squinting throughout his interview with Sean Hannity after being poorly positioned.
Biden faces yet another supply chain problem
Biden was forced to intervene in railroad negotiations in December. Now, he may have to address another work dispute threatening the supply chain in California.
Bernie Sanders would be more extreme president than Trump, historian warns
Sanders becoming president would have caused "a lot of bad things to happen" in the long run, according to the historian.
China supplying Russia with technology despite sanctions—report
The Silverado think tank has found that sanctions-hit Russia can still get semiconductors and its supply chains for many products have rebounded.
Macron meets Biden: Why Europe's relationship with U.S. faces tough test
Macron is likely to touch upon the growing dispute between the U.S. and Europe over gas prices and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Ukraine's Snake Island defenders released in prisoner exchange
Ukrainian official Andriy Yermak said Saturday that "over the last week, we managed to return 98 Ukrainians. We are working on the release of all our people."
China Factories Flooding Into the Americas
As a result of COVID and other reasons, China's export-oriented factories in recent months have been operating well below capacity.
U.S. presses ahead with Taiwan trade talks amid warnings from China
Representatives from the United States and Taiwan met in New York this month for talks under a new trade initiative.
China's rare earth metals monopoly could be coming to an end
The U.S. is developing supply chains that would would bypass China.
Loopholes Continue to Undermine American Manufacturers
The Chinese government would never let American companies enjoy similar advantages to sell to their consumers.
Here's How to Stop to Elon Musk's Risky Dealings With China
China's policy of Military-Civilian Fusion mandates that contractors' business operations cannot be entirely independent of the state and must help advance the country's national security goals as required. That gives the country significant sway over company operations.
China's Stake in World Ports Sharpens Attention on Political Influence
Chinese stakes in nearly 100 world ports raise questions over growing commercial and digital control, and opportunities for espionage and military activity
Kylie Jenner baby name mystery "cracked" in viral trademark theory
In the most recent episode of "The Kardashians," Jenner finally opened up about why she changed her son's name—but fans are still trying to guess what it is.
On Drug Prices, Big Pharma is in Charge—Not Joe Biden
On a policy that would immediately lower drug prices for millions of Americans, President Biden is losing—and badly.
One Case Where Keeping Your Enemy Close Is a Bad Idea: Rare Earth
The world's democracies are now relearning a hard lesson of geo-politics — we cannot depend on adversaries for critical resources, let alone give them leverage to use against us.
Biden's Next Crisis: Wrecking American Trade
Negotiating new trade deals for American workers and consumers has taken a back seat under the Biden administration.
EU-Latin America Free Trade Agreements Fuel Food Crises Globally
Empowering women, peasants and Indigenous peoples to be social and political actors is paramount, and an essential part of achieving healthy food systems and food sovereignty in Latin America.
Is Donald Trump to Blame for Baby Formula Shortage?
A number of people suggest the U.S. signing the UMSCA trade deal has resulted in it not being able to import formula from Canada amid the current shortage.
'I Was Expecting a Man': Woman Shares 'Discriminatory' Job Interview
"Old school mentality will be the death of this line of work," a Reddit user wrote.
Greg Abbott Has Figured Out How 'We Can Stop Trade' on Texas Border: Paxton
Abbott's inspections have shut down some of the busiest commerce routes despite U.S. Customs and Border Protection calling those stops "unnecessary."
China's Behind-the-Scenes Role in Ukraine War
Xi Jinping is Vladimir Putin's partner, directly supporting the invasion. Can Biden inflict pain on the Chinese economy as he has on Russia?
China Faces Consequences if It Helps Russia Skirt Sanctions: Jake Sullivan
Biden's national security adviser will meet with a top Chinese diplomat on Monday, with the country's relationship with Russia being front and center.
Russia One of Three Countries to Not Have U.S. Most Favored Nation Status
Taking away the "most favored nation' status is the latest move from the U.S. to try to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his assault on Ukraine.
U.S. Bans Russian Seafood, Alcohol in Downgrade of Russia's Trade Status
Russia will now join Cuba and North Korea as the only countries that don't have "most favored nation" trade status with the U.S.