China is quietly setting new ‘buy Chinese’ targets for state-owned companies – US sources
The Chinese government quietly issued new procurement guidelines in May requiring up to 100% local content on hundreds of items, including X-ray machines and magnetic resonance imaging equipment, building new…
GM to Produce EV Motor Components in New York with $154 Million Investment
General Motors announced plans to overhaul a western New York auto parts plant in order to make a vital component for electric vehicle motors.The Detroit automaker will invest $154 million…
Bill requiring American-made iron and steel in public works projects forges on
Republican Miami Rep. Anthony Rodriguez ran into some resistance Monday while advocating for his proposal to require state and local governments in Florida to exclusively use American-made iron and steel….
U.S. suspends Mexican avocado imports after threat to inspector
The U.S. government suspended all imports of Mexican avocados “until further notice” after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threatening message, Mexico’s Agriculture Department said in a…
Looking for Made in USA N95 Masks? Here Are 10+ American-Made Options
Healthcare workers are still reporting a shortage of N95 masks, which are superior to surgical masks because they provide filtration protection against COVID-19. But at the same time, several American…
Navy Must Look to Allies to Match China’s Shipbuilding Speed
To match the breakneck speed of China’s shipbuilding programs, the Navy will need to work more closely with allied nations to leverage some of their ship designs and reduce risk,…
Biden Says New U.S. EV Charger Plant to Create ‘Ripple Effect’
President Joe Biden said that Australian electric vehicle charging company Tritium DCFC Ltd. will build a U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee and that the plant would set off a “ripple…
Canada’s electric vehicle hopes stuck in neutral
If you’ve ever envied a friend who just purchased a shiny new car, imagine how jealous the folks in Canada’s auto sector must feel today. They’re watching their American neighbours…
Before Ukraine Standoff, U.S. Pitched Its ‘Freedom Gas’ to Europe and Found Few Takers
U.S. officials tried to persuade Europe for years to buy American natural gas as a bulwark against Russia, with the Trump administration dubbing it “molecules of freedom.” But most countries…