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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump's new rare earth deals unlikely to weaken China's dominance

During his trip through Asia this week, President Trump signed agreements about rare earths with several nations. It's part of an effort to reduce U.S. reliance on China for the elements, which are critical to make everything from electric vehicles to jet fighters. The agreements are short on detail and with a long timeline. NPR's international affairs correspondent Jackie Northam reports.
US politics
World news
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Microsoft, AWS and Google are trying to drastically reduce China's role in their supply chains | TechCrunch

Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are accelerating moves to shift production and data center component sourcing out of China amid rising U.S.–China geopolitical tensions.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Microsoft is reportedly moving its Surface manufacturing out of China

Microsoft plans to move Surface and server manufacturing out of China starting in 2026, shifting components, assembly, and some Xbox production abroad.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Apple's rumored smart home display hub might start at $350

Apple plans a 7-inch smart home display hub launching Spring 2026 priced around $350, offered in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, assembled in Vietnam.
Cooking
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Europe Pledges $600 Billion for Clean Energy Projects in Africa

The EU's Global Gateway seeks to compete with China's Belt and Road in African clean-energy investment but faces scale, regulatory, and speed disadvantages.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

China's Custom Parts Manufacturing Factories Step Onto the Global Stage

Haizol Marketplace connects overseas buyers with China's underexposed small and mid-sized manufacturers by organising supplier capabilities rather than relying on existing networks.
Apple
fromFortune
1 month ago

Tim Cook says Apple's $600 billion factory build out will create a 'domino effect.' But the tech giant still isn't building iPhones in America | Fortune

Apple will invest $600 billion over four years to build 79 U.S. factories, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and trigger related business growth.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

India's Offgrid raises $15M to make lithium optional for battery storage | TechCrunch

Offgrid Energy Labs' ZincGel zinc-bromine battery offers a lower-cost, widely sourced alternative to lithium with 80–90% efficiency and plans for scale-up.
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