A Secret, Failed Oil Deal: How the U.S.-Saudi Relationship Ruptured
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A Secret, Failed Oil Deal: How the U.S.-Saudi Relationship Ruptured

Ahead of President Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia this summer, his administration thought it had secured pledges of increases in oil production throughout the year. The opposite happened.
US Executives Are Flocking to Saudi Davos in the Desert
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US Executives Are Flocking to Saudi Davos in the Desert

Some top American business leaders are headed to the Saudi business conference. But Biden administration officials, angry over the kingdom’s stance on oil production and ties with Russia, are staying away.
Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies
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Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies

The president’s plans to bolster America’s electric vehicle and battery production have opened a rift in relationships in Asia and Europe.
With New Crackdown, Biden Wages Global Campaign on Chinese Technology
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With New Crackdown, Biden Wages Global Campaign on Chinese Technology

U.S. officials pushed to choke off China’s access to critical semiconductor technology after internal debates and tough negotiations with allies.