US Economy Grows At 3.1% In Third Quarter American economy grew by 3.1% in Q3 driven by consumer spending and exports, with concerns over inflation and recent political developments. Top News · Dec 19, 2024
As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan’s chip industry braces for upheaval Trump’s return casts doubt on Joe Biden’s signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024
US Firms Up $6.2 Bn Micron Funding To Boost Chipmaking US President Joe Biden's administration finalized nearly $6.2 billion in funding for Micron Technology on Tuesday, firming up a deal to boost domestic semiconductor production before Donald Trump returns to the White House. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024
US Trade Deficit Narrows In October As Imports Fall The US trade gap narrowed more than expected in October, government data showed Thursday, as imports slipped more than exports. International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024
China stacked the deck against Augusta-made golf carts. Here’s what America did about it "We’re glad to see the U.S. Department of Commerce take a stand for American manufacturers and workers." USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2024
US Unveils Fresh Export Curbs Targeting China's Chip Sector The United States announced new export restrictions Monday taking aim at China's ability to make advanced semiconductors -- used in weapon systems and artificial intelligence -- as competition deepens between the world's two biggest economies. International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024
US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of third-quarter growth The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Trump's Tariffs Are Already Creating Jobs—in Lobbying The president-elect's first term turned lobbying into a growth industry, and he looks poised to do it again. Reason · Nov 27, 2024
US Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Ticks Up In October US inflation -- set to be a key issue for incoming president Donald Trump -- accelerated slightly last month, according to data published Wednesday, underscoring price pressures in the world's largest economy. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024
Abolish the Commerce Department Donald Trump has tabbed Howard Lutnick to be the next secretary of the Department of Commerce. He should also be the last. Reason · Nov 20, 2024
Howard Lutnick Nominated As Commerce Secretary By President-Elect Trump President-elect Trump nominates Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO, as Commerce Secretary. Lutnick's background in finance and philanthropy prepares him... Top News · Nov 19, 2024
Lutnick tapped to lead Commerce Department under Trump 2.0 - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump chose billionaire Howard Lutnick, co-chair of his transition team, to lead the Commerce Department. Roll Call · Nov 19, 2024
Commerce Department finalizes $6.6 billion in chips subsidies for TSMC Only about 10% of the world’s semiconductors are manufactured in the U.S. Fortune · Nov 16, 2024
Americans continue to spend despite naming the economy and inflation as top election concerns A 1.6% jump in sales at auto dealers drove much of the gain of consumer spending in October The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024
International Business Times · Nov 11, 2024 US Restricts TSMC's Export Of Advanced Chips To China: Report The new order, set to take effect on Monday, comes weeks after TSMC notified the Commerce Department that one of its chips had been found in a Huawei AI processor.
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 8, 2024 US Congressman accuses SMIC of making 7nm chips for China, violating U.S. sanctions Michael McCaul accuses SMIC of evading U.S. sanctions, helping Huawei, calls for investigation and more stringent export controls.
International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024 Trump's Top Contenders to Lead His Next Situation Room, According to Reports A long standing list of individuals Donald Trump and his personnel operations team are considering for appointments in the West Wing and the Situation Room.
International Business Times · Nov 3, 2024 US Fines Chipmaker $500,000 For Selling To Blacklisted Chinese Company GlobalFoundries sent SJ Semiconductor 74 shipments worth $17.1 million without seeking a license, the Commerce Department said.
International Business Times · Oct 31, 2024 US Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Cools In September The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure cooled further last month and now sits just above its long-term target, according to government data published Thursday, shortly before the presidential election.
International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024 Sales Of New US Homes At Highest Level In Over A Year Sales of new homes in the United States last month exceeded analyst expectations Thursday, logging the fastest pace in more than a year on the back of cooler mortgage rates.
RideApart · Oct 3, 2024 U.S. Seeks to Ban Powersport Manufacturer CFMoto, Just Like TikTok and Others Last week, the Commerce Department proposed new rules that would ban "connected vehicles" with ties to China and Russia by model year 2027.
International Business Times · Sep 27, 2024 Inflation Continues To Cool, Paving Way For More Interest Rate Cuts The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose just 0.1% in August, according to Commerce Department data
InsideEVs · Sep 23, 2024 U.S. Chinese Car Tech Ban Will Hit General Motors And Ford Too A Biden administration official said the rules proposed on Monday will amount to a total ban on vehicles from China.
Top News · Sep 23, 2024 Commerce Department Seeks Ban On Chinese And Russian Vehicle Tech Commerce Department plans to ban Chinese and Russian software and hardware in U.S. connected vehicles for national security reasons.
Top News · Sep 23, 2024 US Commerce Department Proposes Ban On Chinese, Russian Smart Vehicle Tech US Commerce Department proposes ban on smart vehicles using Chinese or Russian technology over national security concerns. Effort to secure US-China comput...