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Intel, Qualcomm Blocked From Shipping Chips to Huawei Amid Fresh U.S. Crackdown

The U.S. government has revoked certain export licenses allowing companies like Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips to sanctioned Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies.

International Business Times

US Trade Gap Wider Than Anticipated In March

The US trade deficit was wider than analysts anticipated in March -- hovering close to the biggest in nearly a year -- with exports and imports both declining, according to government data published Thursday.

International Business Times

Commerce Department Implements Stricter Rules On U.S. Firearms Exports

Learn about the Commerce Department's new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports to prevent misuse and enhance national security.

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Commerce Department announces new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports

The Commerce Department is announcing new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports in an effort to prevent the guns from ending up in the hands of drug traffickers and criminals in other nations

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US Fed's Favored Inflation Measure Accelerates, Dimming Rate Cut Hopes

The US central bank's favored measure of inflation accelerated last month, according to government data published Friday, pushing back the chances of an interest rate cut this summer.

International Business Times

PCE Exceeds Expectations As Pesky Inflation Persists

Price pressures remained elevated in March, fresh data from the Commerce Department showed Friday, as the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index exceeded forecasts.

International Business Times

US Economic Growth Slows Significantly In First Quarter

The US economy cooled markedly in the first three months this year, expanding less than anticipated as consumer spending and exports decelerated, according to government data released on Thursday.

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Micron gets combined $13.6 billion grant, loan for chip plants - Roll Call

Boise, Idaho-based Micron Technology will receive a $6.1 billion federal grant and $7.5 billion loan to build factories for memory chips.

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US CHIPS and Science program puts R&D funding on hold — highlighting intense demand that far exceeded initial expectations

The U.S. Commerce Department halts CHIPS funding for R&D facilities.

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US Trade Gap Grows In February To Highest Level Since April 2023

The overall trade gap grew to $68.9 billion, up $1.3 billion from a month earlier, the Commerce Department said in a statement.

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US agency calls for audits of AI systems to ensure accountability - Roll Call

A Biden administration agency called Wednesday for audits of artificial intelligence systems that would hold tech companies accountable.

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Sales Of New US Homes Edge Down Unexpectedly In February

New single-family home sales were at an annual rate of 662,000 last month, seasonally adjusted, 0.3 percent down from the revised 664,000 figure for January, said the Commerce Department.

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Intel awarded up to $19.5 billion in grant, loan for US chip production - Roll Call

Intel Corp. will receive up to $19 billion in a grant and loan to expand semiconductor manufacturing at four U.S. facilities.

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Retail Sales In US Rebound Less Than Expected In February

US consumer spending warmed slightly in February, according to government data released Thursday, with retail sales regaining ground after an earlier hit from cold weather.

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Pentagon pulls out of Intel's $3.5 billion CHIPS Act grant, expects Commerce Department to foot the bill

The Pentagon pulled out of a plan to give Intel more CHIPS Act funding.

Reason

New Budget Deal Includes $12 Billion 'Cut' That Doesn't Actually Cut Anything

Anatomy of a budget gimmick.

International Business Times

US New Home Sales Up In 2023, Boosted By Limited Existing Supply

Sales of new US homes jumped in 2023, according to government data released Thursday, supported by a lack of inventory in the existing homes market as mortgage rates remained elevated.

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US Economy Closes In On 'Soft Landing' As GDP Grows 3.3% In 2023 Q4

The U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased at a 3.3% rate -- well ahead of the 2% projected by Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

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US Growth Picks Up In 2023 On Jobs And Consumer Spending

US economic growth was stronger than expected in the final months of 2023, government data showed Thursday, offering a boost to President Joe Biden as he starts his reelection campaign.

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US Retail Sales Beat Expectations In December To Wrap Solid Year

US retail sales accelerated more than anticipated in December, closing out a year marked by resilient consumption, government data showed on Wednesday.

Reason

New Tariffs on Tin Cans Get Biden Administration Approval

There's no good reason for the government to block Americans' access to cheaper tin cans.

International Business Times

US Trade Deficit Narrows Unexpectedly In November

The US trade gap narrowed in November as imports and exports both fell while higher interest rates bite, the government reported Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories in Colorado and Oregon

The Biden administration is providing $162 million to Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips

International Business Times

US New Home Sales Slow More Than Expected In November

Sales of new US homes cooled more than anticipated in November, slipping to the lowest level in a year, according to government data released Friday.

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Holiday Shopping Gives November Retail Sales A Boost Despite Negative Forecast

US consumers kicked off a strong start to the holiday shopping season, according to the latest data from the Commerce Department, giving retail sales a boost despite negative expectations.

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