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American politics and inflation

The U.S. strategy for a soft landing of its economy

Business hiring is a good indicator of a soft landing in the economy. The Federal Reserve wants to see the economy cool in certain areas to combat inflation. Freight railroads, for instance, are seeing shipping volumes decline. Construction companies are cutting equipment purchases. Customers of a vending machine company are negotiating lower prices. The key to a slowdown …

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Twitter deal with Elon Musk

Twitter tries to call employees as a deal with Elon Musk

The $44 billion deal Mr. Musk made to purchase Twitter is expected to close by Oct. 28. This is a way for the company to reassure employees about their jobs and their compensation. Twitter is trying to calm employees’ fears about Elon Musk’s imminent takeover of the company. This raises concerns about a seismic overhaul of …

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Judge grants Elon Musk's request to delay his trial with Twitter

Judge grants Elon Musk’s request to delay his trial with Twitter

Delaware judge gave Musk until October 28th to close the deal. Although the trial was scheduled to begin in less than a week it could still take place in November. The surprise return of Elon Musk to the bargaining table at Twitter this week might have been just the beginning of the long-running struggle for …

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Taiwan Is Caught in the middle of a war over Microchips

Taiwan Is Caught in the middle of a war over Microchips

Concerned over fears about Chinese threats to Taiwan The U.S. and others have attempted to increase their share of Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing. As Chinese warships practiced the blockade in Taiwan in March, they practiced the scenario that global politicians and leaders have been worried about not war, but the slowing down of the supply chains of electronic …

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Congress Is Giving Billions

Congress Is Giving Billions to the Chip Industry. The strings Are Attached.

The industrial policy debate is back in Washington and a massive semiconductor and science bill grants the government new authority over a strategically important industry. WASHINGTON Amid an escalating shortage of semiconductors and while lawmakers debated the need to increase U.S.-based manufacturing of chips, Intel went to the Biden administration with a plan that some …

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Biden Administration Releases Plan for $50 Billion Investment in Chips

Biden Administration Releases Plan for $50 Billion Investment in Chips

The Commerce Department issued guidelines for companies that are seeking federal funds aimed at strengthening the industry of semiconductors in the US. WASHINGTON – The Department of Commerce on Tuesday revealed its plan to distribute $50 billion to build the U.S. semiconductor industry and fight China in what is likely to be the largest U.S. …

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Chine is overtaking the U.S. in key technologies

Chine is overtaking the U.S. in key technologies

While Congress was debating how and when to help American chipmakers as well as research into other technologies, China was surging ahead. In the months prior to when the House and Senate concluded 13 months of debate and approved the $ 280 billion CHIPS and Science Act, China’s largest, state-owned chip maker jumped a significant …

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Dutch supremacy in chip making. U.S. and China battling over the technology

Dutch supremacy in chip making. U.S. and China battling over the technology

A chip-making machine worth $150 million made by a Dutch company has turned into an instrument in the U.S.-Chinese battle. It also shows how ingrained the supply chain in the world is. President Biden and several members of Congress in Washington are concerned about computers and China’s plans to use the technology that is at the core …

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TikTok

TikTok Seems to Be Moving Toward U.S. Security Deal. But Hurdles Remain

Under review is a draft agreement between the Biden administration and China to ensure that the video app, which is owned by China, continues to be available in the United States. This could lead to more negotiations. Four people familiar with the discussions indicated that the TikTok and the Biden administration have reached a preliminary agreement to address …

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