

Ana Swanson
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Biden Announces Tariffs on Chinese Metals Routed Through Mexico
The measure aims to close a loophole that officials said allowed metals made partly in China to come into the United States duty free.

U.S. Bans Imports From 3 Chinese Companies Over Ties to Forced Labor
The government targeted companies involved in making seafood, aluminum and footwear, citing their links to labor programs affecting Chinese minorities.

Antony Blinken Visits China
Tensions over economic ties are running high, threatening to disrupt a fragile cooperation between the U.S. and China.

Democrats Question Semiconductor Program Ties to Wall Street
Two progressive lawmakers warned the Biden administration against creating a revolving door between industry and government as it prepares to hand out $39 billion in...

U.S. Awards Chip Supplier $162 Million to Bolster Critical Industries
The Biden administration said its second grant under a new program would help Microchip Technology expand its facilities in Oregon and Colorado.

Biden Administration Chooses Military Supplier for First Chips Act Grant
The award, which will go to BAE Systems, is part of a new government program aimed at creating a more secure supply of semiconductors.

Lawmakers Press Biden Administration for Tougher Curbs on China Tech
Republican legislators argue that the Biden administration has been ill-equipped and unmotivated in a technology fight with Beijing.

China’s Xi Jinping Draws Elon Musk, Tim Cook and Other U.S. CEOs to Gala in San Francisco
Amid frosty U.S.-China relations, Xi Jinping emphasized friendship in an address to executives from Apple, Boeing, Nike and others.

Biden’s Pacific Trade Pact Suffers Setback After Criticism From Congress
The administration will no longer try to announce the completion of the trade terms this week, after prominent Democrats objected to some provisions.

Xi Jinping to Address U.S. Business Leaders Amid Rising Skepticism of China Ties
Corporate executives will pay $2,000 a head to dine with China’s leader in San Francisco next week, in one of a series of engagements aimed...