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Britt presses Energy Secretary on China’s nuclear surge and strength of U.S. response
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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May 30, 2025
In a recent Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Katie Britt spoke with U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright about China’s expanding nuclear capabilities, specifically its growing number of nuclear reactors. Britt reminded Wright...
Volkswagen eyes U.S. expansion amid tariff talks with Trump administration
CBT News - Georgia
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May 30, 2025
Volkswagen is in “fair” and “constructive” discussions with the Trump administration over U.S. import tariffs, as the German automaker pushes to expand its investments in the United States, according to CEO Oliver Blume. The automaker is seeking...
The Volkswagen Group Promises "Massive" Investment in U.S. Production
TopSpeed
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May 30, 2025
The Volkswagen Group owns more than VW. It also owns Audi, Bentley, Porsche, Lamborghini, Ducati, and several other marques that don't come to the U.S., like Skoda. Together, the Group sold over 1 million cars in North America last year, and 9...
U.S.-China Trade Talks Stall – Bessent Says It’s Time for Trump and Xi to Step In
Wall Street Pit
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May 30, 2025
U.S.-China trade talks are stalled, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating a need for direct leader-to-leader communication to resolve ongoing issues. A May 12, 2025, agreement in Switzerland temporarily rolled back tariff increases...
$14 Billion in Clean Energy Projects Have Been Cancelled in the U.S. This Year, E2 Analysis Says
The Energy Mix
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May 30, 2025
More than US$14 billion in clean energy investments in the U.S. have been cancelled or delayed this year, according to an analysis released Thursday, as Donald Trump’s pending megabill has raised fears over the future of domestic battery, electric...
WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks at rally to promote deal for Japan-based company and U.S. Steel
PBS Frontline
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May 30, 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel, which he says will keep the iconic American steelmaker under...
Hyundai set to increase U.S. vehicle prices amid tariff impact
CBT News - Georgia
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May 30, 2025
Hyundai Motor Co. will raise vehicle prices across its U.S. lineup in an attempt to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, sources close to the situation told Bloomberg. The automaker tentatively plans to enact a 1%...
'Drill Baby Drill' Just Set a New U.S. Record
Townhall
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May 30, 2025
When President Donald Trump took office on January 20, he made U.S. energy production a top priority for his new administration. "The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices, and that is why today I will...
Trump holding Pittsburgh rally to tout U.S. Steel deal
United Press International (UPI)
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May 30 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is visiting a steel plant outside of Pittsburgh on Friday, where he is expected to tout a previously-announced deal between Japan's Nippon Steel Corporation and the United States Steel Corporation. Trump's...
Apex Power Conversion opens U.S. headquarters in Mesa
Mesa Idependent - Arizona
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Apex Power Conversion, a solar and storage company, recently celebrated the opening of its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Mesa, in conjunction with the American Clean Power Association’s Cleanpower 2025 Expo in Phoenix. Apex Power...
Global chemical production rose in April, but fell for the U.S., ACC says
Chemical Engineering
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025 | By Scott Jenkins In a recent data release, the American Chemistry Council (ACC; Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) said global chemical production rose in April, while U.S. chemical production fell. ACC said, “Following a...
Hyundai Preparing Price Hikes in U.S.
Auto 123
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May 30, 2025
• Hyundai is reportedly preparing to raise the prices of all its vehicles in the U.S. While the tariff situation may differ between Canada and the United States, it's important to keep an eye on what's happening with our neighbors to the south, as...
Diebold Nixdorf expands U.S. manufacturing with retail technology line
KioskMarketplace - Kentucky
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May 30, 2025
Photo: Diebold Nixdorf May 30, 2025 Diebold Nixdorf has established a retail technology production line at its North America manufacturing facility in North Canton, Ohio, according to a press release. This expansion aims to enhance the company's...
'Inching toward sanity' with U.S. court ruling on tariffs
Windsor Star
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May 30, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Business Local News The U.S. Court of International Trade’s rules that President Donald Trump overstepped his legal authority in imposing "Liberation Day" tariffs, but the ruling was quickly paused pending an appeal. Photo...
Communication, benefits key to supporting employees in sectors hit by U.S. trade war
Benefits Canada
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May 30, 2025
This week, the U.S. Court of International Trade blocked most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on U.S. trading partners, including those levied against Canada on the basis of stopping fentanyl from crossing the border. However, the 25 per cent...
U.S. Private Jet Flying Increased After Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs
Forbes
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President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs are causing uncertainty with private aviation executives; however, so far, they haven’t caused flyers to eschew their private jets. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Trump announced his tariff policy on April 2,...
Rio Takeda WITB May 2025: LPGA Star’s Golfing Essentials at U.S. Women’s Open Explored
Essentially Sports
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May 30, 2025
Rio Takeda, who is just a 21-year-old rookie, is giving some tough competition to the most experienced golf pros. Right after winning the Toto Japan Classic in 2024, which gave her the entry ticket and professional status to play in the LPGA. She...
Can AI Bring Blue-Collar Jobs Back to the U.S.?
Global Trade - Texas
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May 30, 2025
Manufacturing has been the backbone of American industry for decades, but offshoring has steadily moved production to countries with lower labor costs. Now, artificial intelligence presents an opportunity to reverse this trend by transforming how...
U.S. inflation gauge cools with little sign of tariff impact, so...
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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May 30, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) – A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices, while American incomes jumped. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that consumer prices rose...
U.S. halts critical exports to China amid escalating trade and supply chain wars
Natural News
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May 30, 2025
U.S. halts critical exports to China amid escalating trade and supply chain wars U.S. imposes bans on jet engine tech, semiconductor software and advanced materials to China. Visa revocations target Chinese students in sensitive research fields....