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Theregister
1 day ago
Business

Biden cranks up the heat on China with wall of tech tariffs

The Biden administration announced Chinese tariff hikes on semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, and EVs in response to unfair trade practices. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Business

Inflation Is Your Fault

Consumer spending remains strong despite high prices and inflation.
Americans have been willing to maintain their spending habits despite rising costs. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Business

Inflation Is Your Fault

Consumer spending remains strong despite high prices and inflation.
Americans have been willing to maintain their spending habits despite rising costs. [ more ]
Nature
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's keen diagnostic eye

Supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the availability of iodinated contrast dyes for medical imaging in the United States. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Cars

Global car sales to hit 70.4 million units in 2024, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Global car sales expected to increase by 3.6% year-over-year but still remain below pre-pandemic levels.
New car prices have risen significantly in the past five years, contributing to stable revenue for the automotive industry. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

What's behind rising food prices in Canada's North? Questions emerge over pricing by retailer and subsidy | CBC News

High food prices in Canada's North due to global factors
Residents like Nora Jean Omand adopt strategies like budgeting and traveling long distances for affordable groceries. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Books

Harvard Book Store halts Prudential Center expansion

Harvard Book Store has canceled plans to open a second location due to supply chain disruptions and escalating costs.
The store will invest in improvements to its flagship location in Harvard Square instead. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
France politics

Everyone is affected': Pressure grows on French government to strike deal with farmers

The French farmer protests have caused disruptions in the supply of fruits and vegetables at the Rungis food market outside of Paris.
Around 40% of the vegetables haven't been delivered, and deliveries have been difficult due to roadblocks. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

A rising tide of infrastructure funding floats new hope for Great Lakes shipping

Inland shipping using cargo ships is seen as a good alternative to alleviate supply chain disruptions caused by truck driver shortages and overloaded railroads.
The Biden administration has allocated $17 billion to improve maritime infrastructure, offering potential funding for capital improvements at ports like the International Port of Illinois. [ more ]
Bloomberg
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

Metal prices are on the rise due to increasing demand and supply chain disruptions.
Companies in various industries, such as construction and automotive, are experiencing higher costs as a result of higher metal prices. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Digital life

Inflation Is Your Fault

Consumer spending remains strong despite high prices and inflation.
Americans have been willing to maintain their spending habits despite rising costs. [ more ]
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