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Ana Swanson
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Consumer Demand Has Been Key Driver of Inflation in the U.S.
Research has found that Americans’ spending during the pandemic accounted for about 60% of inflation from 2019-21.
U.S. to Begin Formal Trade Talks With Taiwan
The announcement comes amid tensions with China over the self-governing island, which several American lawmakers recently visited.
Supply Chain Bottlenecks Are Easing, Taking Pressure Off Prices
The cost of moving goods has retreated in recent months from stratospheric highs last year.
Congress Is Giving Billions to the Chip Industry. Strings Are Attached.
Industrial policy is back in Washington, as a vast semiconductor and science bill gives the government new sway over a strategic industry.
America’s Safety Net for Workers Hurt by Globalization Is Falling Apart
A 60-year-old program that provides retraining to workers whose jobs are eliminated because of foreign competition has expired, leaving many at risk.
The Biden administration will challenge Mexico’s state control of its energy industry.
The move stems from concerns that Mexico is violating the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which seeks to level the playing field for industries across the continent.
China Tariffs Are Important Source of Leverage, Says Biden’s Top Trade Negotiator
The Biden administration has come under pressure to ease tariffs as a way to help deal with inflation.
Companies Brace for Impact of New Forced Labor Law
Billions of dollars could be at stake as a law banning imports of products from China goes into effect.
Companies Brace for Impact of New Forced Labor Law
Billions of dollars could be at stake as a law banning imports of products from China goes into effect.
Covid Vaccine and Fisheries Deals Close a ‘Roller Coaster’ W.T.O. Meeting
Members of the global trade group were forced to scale back plans for more ambitious agreements, but they were ultimately able to reach several deals…