

Ana Swanson
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Russia Sidesteps Western Punishments, With Help From Friends
A surge in trade by Russia’s neighbors and allies hints at one reason its economy remains so resilient after sweeping sanctions.

Netherlands and Japan Said to Join U.S. in Curbing China’s Access to Chip Tech
A new agreement is expected to expand the reach of U.S. technology restrictions on China issued last year.

Climate Change May Bring New Era of Trade Wars, as E.U. and U.S. Spar
Countries are pursuing new solutions to try to mitigate climate change. More trade fights are likely to come hand in hand.

US Cracks Down on Chinese Companies for Security Concerns
The Biden administration placed severe restrictions on trade with dozens of Chinese entities, its latest step in a campaign to curtail Beijing’s technology ambitions.

US Proposes Global Green Steel Club That Would Put Tariffs on China
A concept paper sent to the European Union suggests a new trade approach to promote metal made with less carbon emissions.

Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says
A new report on the auto industry cites extensive links to Xinjiang, where the U.S. government now presumes goods are made with forced labor.

Chinese Solar Makers Evaded U.S. Tariffs, Investigation Finds
The Biden administration preemptively halted any penalties from the case in June, prompting critics to say the administration has shortcut its own trade rules

Gina Raimondo, a Rising Star in the Biden Administration, Faces a $100 Billion Test
Gina Raimondo, the commerce secretary, has made a career of tackling increasingly larger challenges. Could the next one be too big?

U.S. Blocks Dominican Republic Sugar Imports, Citing Forced Labor
An import ban targets sugar from Central Romana Corporation, a sugar behemoth whose sugar is sold under the Domino, Florida Crystals and C&H brands.

Foreign Trade Competition Has Hurt Black and Disadvantaged Workers Most, Report Says
A government trade agency report suggested that the impact of trade policy differed for workers depending on their race and socioeconomic status.