Category: United States International Relations

National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.
U.S. Takes Aim at China’s Production of Essential Chips

The older-style chips are crucial for a wide array of appliances and other machinery, including weaponry.
Nvidia’s Global Chips Sales Could Collide With US-China Tensions

The chipmaker expects more than $10 billion in foreign sales this year, but the Biden administration is advancing rules that could curb that growth.
American Kitchens Face an Uncertain Mix: Olive Oil and Tariffs

Trump hasn’t said whether he’ll move against imported foods, but the effects on oil producers and consumers are already being debated.
Biden Prepares to Target Chinese Legacy Chips With Trade Investigation

The investigation could result in tariffs on older types of chips from China, though the decision would ultimately fall to Trump.
How U.S. Firms Battled a Government Crackdown to Keep Tech Sales to China

An intense struggle has unfolded in Washington between companies and officials over where to draw the line on selling technology to China.
Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return

Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.
U.S. Transfers $20 Billion Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets

The economic lifeline ensures that Ukraine will have economic support after President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
Nvidia Faces Antitrust Investigation in China

The move by Chinese regulators came a week after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced U.S. technology to China.
Commerce Dept. Is on the Front Lines of China Policy

The department has confronted the challenge of China by restricting key exports, a policy that is likely to continue in the Trump administration.
A Second Trump Term Is Set to Scramble Trade Alliances

Europe’s new pact with South America, its largest deal to date, could be a sign of how countries will diversify trade relationships as Donald Trump threatens tariffs.
Biden Targets China’s Chip Industry With Wider Trade Bans

New rules prohibit the sale of certain types of chips and equipment to China, in an effort to close loopholes and cement the Biden administration’s legacy in countering the U.S. rival.