Donald Trump has suggested he wants one, and the White House indicated that it has been quietly working on a proposal to set one up.
Author: ALAN RAPPEPORT
How Swing State Politics Are Sinking a Global Steel Deal
As the Biden administration nears a decision to block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, the debate over national and economic security is being dwarfed by presidential politics.
Trump Campaign Stokes China Fears to Lure Michigan Voters
JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, waded into a fight over plans by Gotion, a Chinese battery plant, to build a factory in Michigan.
U.S. Officials to Visit China for Economic Talks as Trade Tensions Rise
The recently established U.S.-China Financial Working Group is set to meet for discussions about financial stability and curbing the flow of fentanyl.
I.M.F. Sees Signs of Cooling in U.S. Economy
The International Monetary Fund warned that inflation remained stubbornly high and that protectionism posed a risk to the global economic outlook.
How Janet Yellen Became an Unlikely Culinary Diplomat
The Treasury secretary views food as a way to connect, and her dining decisions have become the subject of global intrigue.
Biden Administration Rule Would Increase Authority to Block Foreign Deals
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States proposed a rule that would make it harder for foreigners to buy land near military bases.
U.S. Unveils Rules to Curb Investments in Chinese Technology
The Treasury Department unveiled rules to curb financing of Chinese semiconductors, quantum computers and artificial intelligence systems.
World Bank Sees Rosier Growth Outlook
But rising trade barriers pose a long-term threat to global output as protectionist policies spread, the bank said.
Giant Pandas Are Returning to San Diego, China Announces
“Panda diplomacy” has represented an area of cooperation between the United States and China despite tension over weighty issues of trade and national security.