Industry & Trade US expands export controls to target Chinese tech firms Nada Ali Dec 3, 2024 0 The US expanded its trade restriction list by adding 140 companies, mainly Chinese semiconductor-toolmaking and…
Featured Biden unveils $3b investment to strengthen US port infrastructure Yomna Yasser Oct 29, 2024 0 US President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday a $3 billion investment from his Inflation Reduction Act to improve and…
International News US prepares auto industry defence against China Nada Ali Sep 23, 2024 0 Top White House economic adviser Lael Brainard is set to outline the Biden administration's strategy to protect the…
Commodities US examines increased Chinese uranium imports Nada Ali Sep 17, 2024 0 Biden administration is investigating a recent increase in enriched uranium imports from China.
Featured US provides $1.45b loan to boost domestic solar production Nada Ali Aug 8, 2024 0 The Biden administration is making a significant investment in domestic solar manufacturing with a $1.45 billion…
Tech news US tightens grip on chip exports to China Nada Ali Jul 31, 2024 0 The Biden administration is poised to unveil a new rule next month that strengthens its control over semiconductor…
Tech/AI Asian chipmakers tumble on US export curbs fear Nada Ali Jul 18, 2024 0 Asian chip stocks dropped sharply on Thursday following a sell-off on Wall Street.
Industry & Trade China seeks WTO panel for US EV subsidies dispute Nada Ali Jul 15, 2024 0 China has asked the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to intervene in the dispute over US electric vehicle (EV)…
Africa News US set to pour fresh investments in Kenya Aya Anwar May 23, 2024 0 Joe Biden and Kenyan President William Ruto are set to unveil investments in green energy and health manufacturing…
International News US, Europe must respond to China’s industrial policies Nada Ali May 21, 2024 0 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stressed the importance of a joint US-Europe approach to tackle China's…
Tech/AI Microsoft eyes relocation for China-based AI staff Nada Ali May 16, 2024 0 Microsoft is relocating 700-800 China-based employees specializing in machine learning and cloud computing due to…
International News China vows to retaliate as Biden raises tariffs Nada Ali May 14, 2024 0 China vows to retaliate against US after Biden announces increased tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese imports,…
International News Biden harshly hikes tariffs on Chinese imports to protect US businesses Nada Ali May 14, 2024 0 The Biden administration has taken decisive action to protect US businesses by significantly increasing tariffs on…
Tech news US awards Samsung $6.4b chips grant for Texas project Nada Ali Apr 15, 2024 0 The Biden administration will award $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea’s Samsung to expand chip production in…
News US urges China to revise policies impacting new industries Nada Ali Apr 8, 2024 0 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China that the US will not tolerate new industries being harmed by…
Featured China blocks usage of US Intel, AMD chips in govt. PCs Aya Anwar Mar 24, 2024 0 China has issued directives aimed at phasing out the usage of US-manufactured microprocessors from Intel and AMD in…
Featured COP28: U.S. sets a plan to reduce oil, gas methane Aya El Sayed Dec 3, 2023 0 Biden's administration announced, on Saturday, final rules to reduce methane emissions from the U.S. oil and gas…
International News U.S. plans $320mln weapons transfer to Israel amid war on Gaza Nada Ali Nov 8, 2023 0 The Biden administration is planning a $320 million transfer of precision bombs and weapons for Israel, according…
International News Biden administration cancels $39 bln in U.S. student debt Yassmine Elbehnaihy Jul 16, 2023 0 US President, Joe Biden, cancels $39 billion in student debt for over 804,000 borrowers, addressing a fix to…
News EPA proposes strict emission limits Norhan Adel Apr 13, 2023 0 Biden administration has announced on Wednesday it is proposing a new regulation setting pollution limits, hence…
Industry & Trade New EPA proposal to limit coal-fired emissions Norhan Adel Apr 9, 2023 0 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new regulations on Wednesday that would curtail emissions from…
Banks Biden urges for stricter banking regulations Yassmine Elbehnaihy Apr 2, 2023 0 US President, Joe Biden has urged federal regulators to take more drastic measures and called for tighter…
Internet News US threatens TikTok with nationwide ban if not sold Yassmine Elbehnaihy Mar 16, 2023 0 Biden’s administration threatens a full US ban of TikTok if the app’s Chinese owner company did not spin off their…
News Biden to approve major oil project in Alaska Sama Mousa Mar 13, 2023 0 U.S. president Joe Biden’s administration will approve a major project in Alaska on Monday according to informed…
Tech/AI Siemens Mobility to invest $220mln in North Carolina rail car plant Nada Ali Mar 8, 2023 0 Siemens Mobility, the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, said that it is investing over…