Category: Supply Chain

Australia Tries to Break Its Dependence on China for Lithium Mining

Half of the world’s supply of the critical battery ingredient is mined in Australia, which ships virtually all of it to China. The government and business are betting they can change that.
China Escalates U.S. Tech War With Micron Ban

A Chinese government block on Micron Technology’s memory chips marks how far apart the two economic powers are drifting on tech policy.
China Bans Some Chip Sales of Micron, the US Company

Many analysts see the move as retaliation for Washington’s efforts to cut off China’s access to high-end chips.
The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.

The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed.
Inflation Persists and Car Prices Are a Big Reason

Prices of new and used vehicles were supposed to recede quickly as supply chain problems dissipated. The market had other ideas.
G7 Countries Borrow China’s Economic Strategy

Wealthy democracies rev up an effort to spend trillions on a new climate-friendly energy economy, while stealing away some of China’s manufacturing power.
Drug Shortages Near an All-Time High, Leading to Rationing

A worrisome scarcity of cancer drugs has heightened concerns about the troubled generic drug industry. Congress and the White House are seeking ways to address widespread supply problems.
U.S. Solar Makers Criticize Biden’s Tax Credits as Too Lax on China

U.S.-based manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the solar industry
‘De-Americanize’: How China Is Remaking Its Chip Business

Seven months after Washington unveiled tough curbs, Chinese companies are doubling down on homegrown supply chains and drawing billions in cash from Beijing and investors.
U.S. and E.U. Face Uphill Fight in Keeping Chips Out of Russia

Western technology goods are winding up in Russian missiles, raising questions about the efficacy of sanctions.
U.S. Car Brands Will Benefit Most From Electric Vehicle Tax Breaks

Rules that take effect on Tuesday will limit the $7,500 credits to electric cars made domestically with minerals from the U.S. or trade allies.
Automakers Face Test in Reaching U.S. Target for Electric Vehicles

New federal rules are expected to speed the transition to E.V.s, a shift that car companies have embraced but will be challenged to carry out.