GSA CIO, IG spar over purchase of China-made video conferencing cameras
“While GSA has made the case they’ve not violated any laws, the American people deserve to know why they piloted products that would not have complied with the Trade Agreements…
Would a New Law Really Give Louisiana, Texas Residents $5000 to Buy American-Made Products?
Two Democrats are aiming to promote American manufacturing with a bill known in Congress as the “The Made in the USA Tax Credit Act.” A headline from Newsweek, claims “Americans…
US should block low-cost Chinese automaker imports from Mexico, says manufacturers’ group
“The introduction of cheap Chinese autos — which are so inexpensive because they are backed with the power and funding of the Chinese government — to the American market could…
Nippon Steel’s China assets could derail United States Steel deal
Nippon Steel has nine facilities in China among its global production base, according to its 2023 integrated report to shareholders. The company added the facilities to its asset portfolio between…
Los Angeles Port Head Says Chinese Cranes Pose Security Risk
The head of the busiest US maritime gateway said Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to national security, but a shortage of other countries that build the giant container-moving machines…
Washington apple exports to India rebound following tariff removal
“Apples are the pride of the Washington agricultural economy. They are known worldwide,” said Cantwell. “Today is a celebration because for five years now, we have not seen the volume of apples…
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Breaking Up With China
In Washington, actions to limit investing in China have piled up. President Biden signed an executive order last year restricting investments from U.S. firms in Chinese start-ups working on artificial…
US Needs More Chips Funding as AI Fuels Demand, Raimondo Says
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that the US will need continued investments in semiconductor manufacturing to regain global leadership and meet demand from artificial intelligence technologies. “I suspect there will have to…
Mexico Replaces China For Imports. What’s Happening?
Chinese automotive companies are seeking high-quality locations near the border. Jorge Luis Baca, regional director for Querétaro at American Industries Group, noted that since the last quarter of 2022, half…