The White House has imposed $18 billion in new duties on Chinese imports, but it’s unclear how much that will help his economic agenda.
Category: Politics and Government
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Biden Will Raise Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Chips and Other Goods
The president is set to announce increased taxes on Chinese imports in strategic industries, building on former President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs.
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An Inflation Test Looms Over the Economy and the Election
The pivotal Consumer Price Index report is set to be published on Wednesday as the window for interest-rate cuts before November is closing.
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China’s Bullet Trains Are Raising Ticket Prices
The rare move by operators of the national rail network comes as part of a broader push in China to stem losses at subsidized public services.
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A German Initiative to Keep Workers Employed by Retraining Them
As the industrial landscape in Germany shifts, companies have formed an alliance aimed at offering the skills and certification that workers need to find new jobs.
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Billions in Chips Grants Are Expected to Fuel Industry Growth, Report Finds
The United States will triple its domestic chip manufacturing capacity by 2032, the largest increase in the world, according to a report from the Semiconductor Industry Association.
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Hong Kong Court Bans “Glory to Hong Kong,” a Pro-Democracy Song
The decision could give the government power to force Google and other tech companies to limit access to “Glory to Hong Kong,” an anthem of 2019 protests.
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OpenAI Releases ‘Deepfake’ Detector to Disinformation Researchers
The prominent A.I. start-up is also joining an industrywide effort to spot content made with artificial intelligence.
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In China, Ruled by Men, Women Quietly Find a Powerful Voice
Women in Shanghai gather in bars, salons and bookstores to reclaim their identities as the country’s leader calls for China to adopt a “childbearing culture.”
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He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.