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Infrastructure
Trump Loved Talking About Infrastructure. When Will He Actually Get to Work?
The Trump administration might release an outline of its plan next week. Maybe.
Oct
05
2017
Nov
18
2022
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industrial policy
Will the IRA Make The Energy Transition Worker-Friendly and American-made?
As always, the details will matter a lot.
Jul
15
2024
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Trade with China
There’s a Gathering of Party Leaders This Week That May Shift the World Economy, and It’s Not the RNC
Hundreds of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials are meeting for the secretive Third Plenum in Beijing, aiming to come up with plans to get the country's economy back on track.
May
04
2023
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Trade
Congressional Pressure on SHEIN and Temu Increases — and on Nike and Adidas, Too
Policymakers have questions for the companies about allegations that they use forced Uyghur labor to make their products.
Feb
15
2023
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The Biden Administration Issues Standards for American-made EV Chargers
To tap federal funds EV chargers must be assembled here immediately, and more than half of their component costs must come from the U.S. by 2024.
Dec
13
2021
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The Biden Administration Unveils a Roadmap for its EV Ambitions
Vice President Harris outlines White House plan to make electric vehicles and chargers in the USA.
Aug
13
2020
May
28
2025
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Trade with China
New Bill Aims to Close Tariff Loophole That Rocketed SHEIN and Temu to Retail Dominance
The Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act would immediately end the tariff- and inspection- exemption for Chinese imports valued under $800.
Jan
18
2023
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industrial policy
South Korea is Really Going for It in the U.S. Battery Market
Another joint venture with an automaker is in the works, with plans for an electric vehicle battery plant in Ohio.
May
24
2021
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Made in America
Peloton Announces $400 Million Investment in Made in America Manufacturing
The exercise giant plans to build a new facility in Ohio to get bikes to customers faster and for less money while empowering American workers.