The material, which was purchased from a little-known Chinese company, was sold with falsified documents and used in parts that went into jets from both manufacturers.
Category: Factories and Manufacturing
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A Big Decision for Boeing’s Next C.E.O.: Is It Time for a New Plane?
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China’s Exports Surge as Trade Tensions Near Boiling Point
China’s trade surplus soared, helping to lift the country’s economy even as consumer spending slows because of a sharp housing contraction.
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India’s Modi, Humbled by Voters, Faces Potent Economic Struggles
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U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry
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Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They’re Coming Back.
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The Floating Traffic Jam That Freaked Us All Out
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U.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child Labor
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I.M.F. Is Upbeat on China’s Growth but Questions Industrial Policy
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How China Pulled So Far Ahead on Industrial Policy
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U.A.W. Seeks a New Election at Mercedes-Benz Plants in Alabama
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