Any purchase of the app’s U.S. operations requires approval from the Chinese Communist Party. President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the deadline for the Chinese parent…
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U.S., Japan, and Philippines Conduct Naval Drill in South China Sea
China continues to claim sovereignty over the area. The United States, Japan, and the Philippines held joint naval drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China…
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Premier Ford Proposes U.S. and Canada Drop All Tariffs
He indicates a willingness to end the trade escalations. Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently indicated that Canada would be open to ending tariffs on American products if the…
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President Trump Teases Tariff Reductions for China to Support TikTok Deal
He advocates for long-awaited divestment as deal deadline draws closer. President Donald Trump recently said he would consider reducing tariffs against China if TikTok’s parent company ByteDance manages…
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FCC Chair Requests Congress Renew Auction Authority
He states that opening mid-band spectrum will support the economy and national security. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr wrote a letter urging Congress to restore his agency’s…
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FCC Launches National Security Council to Address Foreign Threats
New council to focus on protecting U.S. technology and telecommunications from foreign adversaries. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr recently announced the formation of the Council for…
Read MoreVice President Confident in TikTok Sale Before April Deadline
President Trump postponed the national security ban long enough for the possible U.S. acquisition of the China-based company. Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that the China-based company…
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U.S. Investors Purchase Panama Canal Control
The consortium now holds 80 percent of 43 international ports. A U.S. consortium of companies, including BlackRock, recently made a $22.8 billion deal to purchase 80 percent of…
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President Trump Delays Mexico and Canada Tariffs for One Month Under USMCA
Other reciprocal tariffs will still take effect on April 2. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs will be paused on everything that is included in the United States,…
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Senate Confirms U.S. Trade Representative
The nominee received some bipartisan support in the final vote. The Senate voted to confirm Jamieson Greer as the new U.S. Trade Representative this week, with some bipartisan…
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