Category: Politics and Government

How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump

The New York Times – Business:
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.
As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight

The New York Times – Business:
Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation.
Modi’s Triumph in West Bengal Elections Puts Him Closer to an Opposition-Free India

The New York Times – Business:
With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India.
Prime Minister Mark Carney Says Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall

The New York Times – Business:
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.
Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

The New York Times – Business:
A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.
How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel

The New York Times – Business:
Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.
Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms

The New York Times – Business:
Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.
UnitedHealth Group Reports Flat First-Quarter Earnings

The New York Times – Business:
One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.
The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
Javier Milei Tamed Argentina’s Inflation. Now He Wants to Reshape Its Values.

The New York Times – Business:
Argentina’s right-wing president has tamed the country’s runaway inflation. Now he wants to transform its values.
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair, Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing

The New York Times – Business:
Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.