U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Battery Minerals
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U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Battery Minerals

While the terms of the deal are limited, the agreement appears to provide a model for resolving recent trade spats between the United States and some of its closest allies.
California’s Plan for Cheaper Insulin Collides With Big Pharma’s Price Cuts
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California’s Plan for Cheaper Insulin Collides With Big Pharma’s Price Cuts

The state awarded a $50 million contract to produce less costly treatments, but moves by major suppliers might undercut the initiative before any new product emerges.
Biden and E.U. Leader to Discuss Ukraine and Trade Spat
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Biden and E.U. Leader to Discuss Ukraine and Trade Spat

President Biden and the European Commission president are set to discuss how to effectively counter Russia and a potential trade deal for electric vehicles.