The China Contest
The competition with China over trade, technology, Taiwan risk and security alliances.
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How Export Controls Work
Commerce rules route sensitive chips, software, and technology through federal security checks under EAR export controls
Jun 3 · Guide
How Semiconductor Supply Chains Work
Chip demand links U.S. buyers to overseas fabs, scarce tools and CHIPS funding.
Jun 3 · Guide
How Tariffs Work
At the port, a tariff is a tax on imported goods, adding a cost before a shipment moves onward
Jun 1 · GuideBrief archive
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- Jun 3 · 2 sources US cites forced labour concerns
The U.S. trade agency proposes tariff penalties through a Section 301 probe, saying forced-labor trade pressures American workers
- Jun 3 · 4 sources Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading
The U.S. Trade Representative proposes at least 10% tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing forced-labor gaps that pressure U.S. workers
- May 30 · 2 sources Asia Allies Face Defense Bill
At Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, Hegseth warns Asian government leaders that China's buildup puts defense budgets and U.S. forces under pressure