What Would Happen if the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt
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What Would Happen if the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt

Investors, executives and economists are preparing contingency plans as they consider the turmoil that would result from a default in the $24 trillion U.S. Treasury market.
Biden Vetoes Legislation That Would Reinstate Tariffs on Some Solar Panels
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Biden Vetoes Legislation That Would Reinstate Tariffs on Some Solar Panels

President Biden announced a two-year pause on the tariffs last year after importers complained that the penalties would threaten broader adoption of solar energy in the United States.
Why Some Countries Find It Hard to Move Away From Fossil Fuels
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Why Some Countries Find It Hard to Move Away From Fossil Fuels

Trinidad and Tobago is the No. 2 exporter of liquefied natural gas in the Americas. Its output has been falling, but it remains committed to fossil fuels.