Tag: economic security
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SNAP Shutdown Pause: Anxiety Lingers as Food Aid Resumes Slow Roll
What the shutdown pause means for SNAP The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history does not instantly erase the anxiety and damage caused by nearly two weeks without SNAP benefits. As contractors reset payment systems and federal agencies reopen, millions of households face a slow, uneven path back to normal with lingering…
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Dutch minister: “I’d do it all again” in the car-chip standoff with China
Background: A high-stakes clash over a Chinese-owned chipmaker The Netherlands became the stage for a dramatic confrontation that could reshape the global semiconductor landscape. At the heart of the dispute was a Chinese-owned Dutch chipmaker whose operations touch the heart of modern automobile manufacturing. The clash, lasting six tense weeks, raised questions about national security,…
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Trump Announces Near-Term US-India Trade Deal Aims to Boost Energy Exports and Investment
Overview of the Growing US-India Trade Narrative President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States is nearing a deal with India that would strengthen economic and security ties between the two nations. The remarks, made during a Monday briefing, highlighted several objectives: expanding energy exports from the United States, encouraging greater investment in pivotal…
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UK government releases witness statements in collapsed China spy case, cites ongoing economic ties
Overview of the case and latest disclosures The UK government published three witness statements on Wednesday related to the now-collapsed case against two men accused of spying for China. The statements, released by Downing Street, illuminate the government’s assessment of China’s espionage activities and the tension between security concerns and a bilateral economic relationship. The…