Apple and Fintiv to negotiate potential settlement of patent infringement claims for Apple Pay, Apple Wallet
Apple and Fintiv will participate in a court-ordered settlement conference in early June in an effort to settle Fintiv's patent infringement claims against Apple.
China slaps restrictions on US company over 'national security' risks as chip war escalates
The Chinese government announced restrictions on imports of Micron Technology's semiconductors, citing "national security risks" with the U.S. chipmaker's products.
Yellen: 'A growing China that plays by international rules' is 'good for the US'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday economic growth in China will benefit the U.S., provided the country "plays by international rules."
Meta faces blanket FTC ban over use of minors' data for targeted advertising
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday proposed a ban on Meta Platforms using data it collects on its underaged users for commercial purposes.
Sen. Sherrod Brown urges students to take trade jobs after pushing loan forgiveness: 'You don't need a degree'
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown urged young residents in the Buckeye State to take up trade jobs and insisted they “don't need a college degree."
Lawmakers warn Chinese e-commerce apps may help avoid enforcement of anti-forced labor laws
Members of Congress wrote to CBP to express concern that Chinese e-commerce firms could skirt U.S. laws against the use of Uyghur forced labor due to a loophole for small shipments.
TSMC in talks with US about CHIPS manufacturing subsidy criteria
Taiwan-headquartered chipmaking giant TSMC is in talks with the U.S. government about compliance criteria for obtaining subsidies from the $52 billion CHIPS Act.
Technical companies dealing with shortage of young, skilled trade workers
Technical companies are having a hard time replacing older trade workers who are retiring. There haven't been enough young people training to fill open roles.
McCarthy-Tsai meeting highlights the importance of the US-Taiwan partnership amid China threat
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will meet Wednesday in California amid ongoing tensions with the People's Republic of China.
House passes bipartisan bill to revoke China’s ‘developing country' status
The House passed the PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act on Monday to strip China's designation as a "developing country" in international organizations like the WTO.
Manufacturers want US to expand trade ties with Europe: survey
A majority of American manufacturers want the U.S. to deepen economic ties with European countries through market-opening trade agreements, according to the NAM's outlook survey.
Hawley proposes bill revoking China's preferential trade status
Senator Josh Hawley is introducing legislation to permanently revoke China's "most favored nation" trading status as a means of protecting American workers.
China economic espionage 'top threat' to US commercial, military secrets
Intelligence community leaders rated China as the top threat to America's economic and technological competitiveness in congressional hearings on worldwide threats held last week.
South Korea says US Chips Act subsidies have too many requirements
SK Group of South Korea has pledged a $15 billion U.S. investment that includes semiconductor research and development.
US challenges Mexico’s plan to phase out imports of corn from GMO seeds
During 2022, Mexico purchased nearly $5 billion worth of corn from the U.S., making it the second largest importer after China. US exports to Mexico are GMO based.
Huawei export licenses could be revoked by US
Huawei was previously placed on the US Commerce Department’s blacklist over concerns China could use the company’s telecommunications tech for spying.
US manufacturers urge House select committee on the CCP to help American businesses compete with China
The National Association of Manufacturers is calling on the House select committee on the U.S.-China competition to take steps to enhance the American manufacturing sector.
How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed financial markets
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, one year ago, could have permanent negative consequences for the global economy, inflation, and financial markets caused by reduced trade.
US aims to create semiconductor manufacturing clusters with Chips Act funds
US Secretary of Commerce Gin Raimondo lays out Washington's plan to organize and shape the semiconductor manufacturing industry from the top, down, through 2030.
UK trade chief rips Biden's 'protectionist' policies
U.K. Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch on Tuesday slammed President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act as "protectionist" and warned it could cause supply chains to fail.



















