Biden’s Trade Moves Raise Tensions With China and Japan but Draw Cheers at Home
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Biden’s Trade Moves Raise Tensions With China and Japan but Draw Cheers at Home

The president’s efforts to restrict Chinese imports and block a Japanese steel merger have pleased labor unions and sent a message to rival Donald J. Trump.
FAA Investigates Claims by Boeing Whistle-Blower About Flaws in 787 Dreamliner
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FAA Investigates Claims by Boeing Whistle-Blower About Flaws in 787 Dreamliner

The whistle-blower, an engineer, says that sections of the plane’s body are being assembled in a way that could weaken the aircraft over time. Boeing says there is no safety issue.
As Jared Kushner’s Investment Firm Steps Out, the Potential Conflicts Are Growing
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As Jared Kushner’s Investment Firm Steps Out, the Potential Conflicts Are Growing

Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners has invested more than $1.2 billion, much of it in firms abroad, drawing new scrutiny as his father-in-law, Donald Trump, again seeks the presidency.
TSMC Will Receive $6.6 Billion to Bolster U.S. Chip Manufacturing
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TSMC Will Receive $6.6 Billion to Bolster U.S. Chip Manufacturing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plans to build an additional factory and upgrade another planned facility in Phoenix with the federal grants.