She says, “America’s economic strength will continue to underpin global growth.“ Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen began the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings with financial…
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Commerce Secretary Holds Annual Meeting with Japan Counterpart
They review progress on economic cooperation in Washington, D.C. This week, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Saito Ken held their…
Read MoreTreasury Secretary Concludes Trip to China
She advocated the continued boycott of Russia during her visit. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen concluded her five-day visit with Chinese Premier Li Qiang this week with…
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Secretary Blinken Says Ukraine Will Become NATO Member
He and other member representatives discuss the annual summit to be held in Washington. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other leaders from the North Atlantic Treaty…
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President Xi Warns President Biden that Bans on Technology Strain Relations
Leaders of the U.S. and China conducted the first direct phone call since November. Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Joe Biden this week that the U.S.’s increasing…
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President Pledges Government Funding for Key Bridge Rebuild
Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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Energy Department Invest in Clean Energy Trade Training
Applications are welcome from union training centers, trade schools, and industrial community colleges. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened up $24 million in additional funding for clean energy…
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Chair of Select Committee on China Heads Delegation to Taiwan
China says the U.S. needs to be “mindful of the extreme complexity and sensitivity“ of its relationship with Taiwan. U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin headed a delegation…
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DOJ Charges Individuals in Iran’s Oil Trafficking Network
U.S. scrutiny has intensified during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced multiple charges against seven defendants allegedly linked to Iran’s oil trafficking network. While petroleum…
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FTC Supports Amazon’s Withdrawal from iRobot Acquisition
Official says the proposed $1.4 billion merger had “potential competitive effects.“ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its support for Amazon withdrawing from the acquisition of iRobot. The…
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