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BMW, VW used parts made with Chinese forced labor, says Senate report
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.CBS News - Politics -
Senate Inquiry Finds BMW Imported Cars Tied to Forced Labor in China
The report also found that Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen bought parts from a supplier the U.S. government had singled out for its practices in Xinjiang.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
U.S. Seeks to Join Forces With Europe to Combat Excess Chinese Goods
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen warned that China’s industrial strategy posed a global threat that requires a united response.The New York Times - Business -
Investigation finds BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen bought parts linked to forced labor in China
Multiple major automakers relied on forced labor in China for some purchased parts, a Senate Finance Committee investigation found Monday. BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen purchased parts that were flagged by the U.S. government for links to ...The Hill - Politics - China -
BMW, Jaguar and VW Parts May Have Been Made With Forced Labor, Senate Report Says
The report from Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden says automakers aren’t doing enough to root out the use of forced labor in their supply chainsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Economy Losing Steam as Labor Market Tightens
Weekly jobless claim numbers decline as the impact of higher interest rates starts to hit key business sectors like homebuilding and manufacturing.Inc. - Business -
Labor unions call for repeal of Trump tax cuts
Top U.S. labor unions are saying they’ve had enough of the Trump tax cuts and want them repealed. Unions including the United Auto Workers (UAW), the AFL-CIO, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
A misguided move on Chinese tariffs
New Biden levies on Beijing undermine the global economy and the climate transitionFinancial Times - World -
Chinese ambassador promises 'friendship' as 2 Chinese warships dock in Cambodia
Two Chinese warships have docked at a commercial port in Cambodia, in preparation for joint naval exercises between the two countriesABC News - World - China -
Inside Britain’s Chinese student boom
Universities are increasingly reliant on a growing cohort. What does it mean on campus and off?Financial Times - World - China -
Some data in the market-moving CPI report was released early by the Labor Department
Information about Wednesday's critical consumer price index release circulated early on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.CNBC - Business -
SpaceX Court Challenge Stalls Labor Board Firings Probe
The National Labor Relations Board will suspend its case against Elon Musk's company's possible illegal firing of employees who mocked the CEO while the rocket maker challenges the agency's structure in federal court.Inc. - Business - SpaceX -
Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union
Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life have chosen to unionize following a three-day voteABC News - Entertainment - California -
Trump-allied Republicans are changing the GOP's approach to labor, free markets and regulation
To Trump-allied neopopulists, corporate CEOs are not the GOP's allies in a war with big government. They are "woke" elitists, pushing liberal cultural values.CNBC - Business - Republican Party -
Poultry company allegedly used 'oppressive child labor' at plant: DOL
In a statement to ABC News, Mar-Jac said the minors were hired with documents "that showed they were over 18 years of age."ABC News - Top stories -
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Canada wildfires force thousands to evacuate
Several fires are burning across the country, with a few dangerously close to towns and cities.BBC News - Top stories -
The Democratic Party Forces Jews to Choose
Not between America and Israel—just the opposite.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Chinese Regulator Flags Synopsys Acquisition of Ansys
The chip software maker disclosed in a regulatory filing that China’s State Administration for Market Regulation took the position that Synopsys must have the tie-up cleared by regulators before it can go forward.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Are the US and Chinese economies really about to start ‘decoupling’?
Experts say Biden’s tariffs on Chinese clean tech goods are not the trade-war move some fearFinancial Times - Business -
Chinese Firms Face Authoritarianism at Home and Hostility Abroad
The experience of TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, in Beijing and Washington shows how much the ground has shifted for China’s entrepreneurs.The New York Times - Business -
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Cash Crunch May Force Sale of Stability AI
As tech giants start to dominate the artificial intelligence market, smaller players feel the squeeze.Inc. - Business -
Fueled by Conley, Wolves roll by 45 to force G7
A "complete team" with veteran point guard Mike Conley back, the Wolves blew out the Nuggets by 45 points Thursday night to force Game 7.ESPN - Sports -
Why Is N.Y.U. Forcing Protesters to Write Apology Letters?
The university calls it a “restorative practice”; the students call it a coerced confession.The New York Times - Top stories -
Bodies of three hostages recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces recovered the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila and Itshak Gelernter in Gaza, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Unpaid carers being forced to repay £250m to DWP
One claimant unknowingly overpaid Carer's Allowance said the debts she incurred have brought 'considerable financial strain'.BBC News - Top stories -
Russian Forces Close In on Ukrainian Town in Northeast
Vovchansk has been a prime target of Russia’s offensive in the northeast, as it seeks to push back Ukrainian troops from the border.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
What killed Red Lobster? Endless shrimp, above-market leases, labor costs, and inflation, says new CEO
Red Lobster’s new CEO pins the blame for the company’s bankruptcy on a host of factorsMarketWatch - Business -
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US defence chief Lloyd Austin to meet Chinese counterpart this month
Singapore meeting would be latest step in reopening communication lines between militariesFinancial Times - World -
Chinese Retailer Temu Under Fire From European Consumer Groups
Temu, the discount retailing app owned by Chinese e-commerce giant PDD Holdings, is facing consumer complaints that its business practices violate a new online content law in Europe.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
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Biden's Chinese EV tariffs don't address lingering national security concerns
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Putin Showcases His Ambitions in a Chinese City Built by Czarist Russia
The Russian leader embraced symbols of his country’s imperial past as he sought to underpin his geopolitical ambitions during a visit to Harbin.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Biden’s China Tariffs Are the End of an Era for Cheap Chinese Goods
The president’s move to protect strategic manufacturing sectors from low-cost competition aims to increase jobs, but consumers might not like the costs.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Why is this small town mayor accused of being a Chinese spy?
The Philippines investigates a mayor as it faces increasing sea tensions with China.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Fears Undersea Cables Are Vulnerable to Espionage From Chinese Repair Ships
U.S. officials are warning telecommunications companies that undersea cables that ferry internet traffic across the Pacific Ocean could be vulnerable to tampering by Chinese repair ships.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Taiwan’s President Vows to Keep Island Safe Amid Chinese Pressure
President Lai Ching-te has pledged to stay on his predecessor’s narrow path of resisting Beijing without provoking it. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - World