Tariffs and Trade Bans

The Lede: China’s wine tariffs have taken a toll on Australian winemakers who struggle to keep their businesses going, grappling with an excess of red wine and declining grape prices, amid strained relations. What we know: * The demand for Australian red wine has further surged this year, leaving farmers

The Lede: The Dutch government plans to impose restrictions on the export of their most advanced microchip technology in an effort to protect national security. What we know: * The rule, expected to be published before summer, will require companies to obtain licenses to export certain technology, including so-called immersion DUV

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced legislation targeting Ford's plan to use technology from Chinese battery company CATL as part of its $3.5 billion investment to build a battery plant in Michigan, CNN Business reported on Friday. The legislation aims to prevent tax credits for electric vehicle

The Lede: The U.S. has placed restrictions on the Chinese genetics analysis company BGI Group due to security, technology, and human rights concerns in a recent wave of government trade policies. What we Know: * According to the Commerce Department, two units of BGI were potentially contributing to the Chinese