The proposed merger of Japanese and American industrial giants, which proponents say would benefit both countries, is ensnared by political and labor opposition.
Category: United States
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What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains
Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.
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What Kalamazoo (Yes, Kalamazoo) Reveals About the Nation’s Housing Crisis
A decade ago, the city — and all of Michigan — had too many houses. Now it has a shortage. The shift there explains today’s costly housing market in the rest of the country.
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Businesses Are Already Girding for Next Phase of the U.S.-China Trade War
Alarmed by the prospect of increased tariffs on Chinese goods if Donald Trump is elected, some American companies are stockpiling parts and delaying expansions.
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WeRide, a Chinese Autonomous Driving Start-Up, Is About to Go Public
WeRide, a $5 billion software maker, is set for an I.P.O. amid geopolitical risks and a rush by Chinese automotive tech firms to raise money in the United States.
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Cash App Users May Claim Up to $2,500 in Data Breach Settlement
A proposed $15 million settlement stipulates that account holders can file for losses related to breaches disclosed in 2022 and 2023. A deadline looms for those claims.
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U.S. Vies With Allies and Industry to Tighten China Tech Controls
The Biden administration must navigate the interests of U.S. companies and allied governments as it tries to close off China’s access to advanced chips
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After Stock Market’s Wild Week, Wall Street Wonders What’s Next
Investors now have a factor to consider beyond the pace of inflation: Could the next sign of sputtering economic growth send stocks into a tailspin?
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Wall Street on Edge After a Week of Wild Swings
Investors now have a factor to consider beyond the pace of inflation: Could the next sign of sputtering economic growth send stocks into a tailspin?
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Avoiding Rental Car Toll Fees
Using the rental company’s transponder can rack up hefty charges, but there are workarounds, from apps to paying by mail.
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China Battery Tech Reflects Research Boom and Big Spending
Stressing science education, China is outpacing other countries in research fields like battery chemistry, crucial to its lead in electric vehicles.