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    US Unveils Fresh Export Curbs Targeting China's Chip Sector

    Dec. 3, 2024
    The new U.S. rules include controls on two dozen types of chip-making equipment and three kinds of software tools for developing or producing semiconductors.
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    Nearshoring: A Strategic Manufacturing Necessity Even Before Trump's Election

    Nov. 18, 2024
    The shift from offshoring to nearshoring continues, driven by resilience, flexibility and proximity to core markets.
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    US September Trade Deficit Widest in Over Two Years

    Nov. 5, 2024
    The rise in imports came ahead of the year-end holiday season and may be due to companies stocking up in anticipation of a dockworkers' strike in early October.
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    US Trade Gap Narrowest in Five Months as Imports Slip

    Oct. 8, 2024
    Overall imports slipped by 0.9% to $342.2 billion on decreases in industrial supplies and passenger cars.
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    US Trade Deficit Widest in Two Years on Imports Surge

    Sept. 4, 2024
    A reduction in interest rates, widely expected later this month, could bring the world's biggest economy a further boost.

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