

Ana Swanson
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Yellen to Call for ‘Constructive’ China Relationship
The Treasury secretary will strike a more conciliatory note in a speech Thursday, following months of escalated tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

How AI and DNA Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Global Supply Chains
Firms are turning to advanced technologies to help answer a surprisingly tricky question: Where do products really come from?

Biden’s Reluctant Approach to Free Trade Draws Backlash
A law intended to bolster clean energy manufacturing has ignited debate over whether the U.S. should work to break down international trade barriers — or...

Lawmakers Rebuke Biden for Bypassing Congress in Deal With Japan
The Democratic lawmakers called the Biden administration’s limited trade deal “unacceptable,” saying it should have been made available to Congress and the public for review.

U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Battery Minerals
While the terms of the deal are limited, the agreement appears to provide a model for resolving recent trade spats between the United States and...

What is in the CHIPS Act, Aimed at Childcare Expansion and National Security
A sprawling new program for the semiconductor industry is foremost about national security, but it will try to advance other priorities as well

The CHIPS Act Is About More Than Chips: Here’s What’s in It
A sprawling new program for the semiconductor industry is foremost about national security, but it will try to advance other priorities as well

Biden Administration to Impose Financial Restrictions for Chip Makers
Guidelines to be released Tuesday will include firm financial requirements to try to ensure that chip makers don’t waste federal money.

China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions
U.S. officials pledged to crack down on shipments to Russia that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, but that has proved hard...

Food Price Growth Ticked Back Up in January
Rising food prices have been one of the most painful and visible aspects of inflation for many households.