Ana Swanson
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U.S. Awards Chip Supplier $162 Million to Bolster Critical Industries
The Biden administration said its second grant under a new program would help Microchip Technology expand its facilities in Oregon and Colorado.
Biden Administration Chooses Military Supplier for First Chips Act Grant
The award, which will go to BAE Systems, is part of a new government program aimed at creating a more secure supply of semiconductors.
Lawmakers Press Biden Administration for Tougher Curbs on China Tech
Republican legislators argue that the Biden administration has been ill-equipped and unmotivated in a technology fight with Beijing.
China’s Xi Jinping Draws Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Other U.S. CEOs to Gala in San Francisco
Amid frosty U.S.-China relations, Xi Jinping emphasized friendship in an address to executives from Apple, Boeing, Nike and others.
Biden’s Pacific Trade Pact Suffers Setback After Criticism From Congress
The administration will no longer try to announce the completion of the trade terms this week, after prominent Democrats objected to some provisions.
Xi Jinping to Address U.S. Business Leaders Amid Rising Skepticism of China Ties
Corporate executives will pay $2,000 a head to dine with China’s leader in San Francisco next week, in one of a series of engagements aimed...
Shipping Contributes Heavily to Climate Change. Are Green Ships the Solution?
The container shipping lines that carry the bulk of global trade are betting on greener technologies, but there are still many reasons those wagers could...
U.S. Tightens China’s Access to A.I. Chips
The further limits on shipments could cripple Beijing’s A.I. ambitions and dampen revenues for U.S. chip makers, analysts said.
U.S. Scales Back Hopes for Ambitious Climate Trade Deal With Europe
A negotiating deadline is quickly approaching, and the United States has lowered its expectations for a groundbreaking trade deal.
U.S. Issues Final Rules to Keep Chip Funds Out of China
The rules, which aim to prevent chip makers from using new U.S. subsidies to benefit China, take into account the industry’s perspective.