Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election.
Author: Ana Swanson
U.S. Research Aided Chinese Military Technology, House Republicans Say
A congressional report argues that Beijing has exploited ties with American universities to advance technologically, and that further guardrails are needed.
Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs
Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington.
U.S. Tightens Technology Controls to Target Russian War Machine
The Biden administration announced new penalties on shell companies and suppliers that were feeding Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Banned A.I. Chips in China
The Times found an active trade in Nvidia chips in China despite U.S. national security restrictions, as well as unreported incidents of how the technology had been used to further defense research.
With Kamala Harris, U.S. Free Trade Skepticism May Continue
The vice president has been critical of past trade deals. But her record suggests she could push for trade measures that address environmental issues.
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.
Antony Blinken Visits China
Tensions over economic ties are running high, threatening to disrupt a fragile cooperation between the U.S. and China.
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.