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Nov 13, 2020

Trump’s cutting off more Chinese companies from American investment

The White House issued an executive order banning U.S. investments in a few dozen Chinese firms. Plus, how employers are (or aren’t) responding to increased stress for workers. And, the growing number of Americans unable to pay their utility bills.

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Segments From This Episode

Trump administration orders U.S. investors to stay away from certain Chinese companies, says Beijing uses that money to develop military
Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer has more.
What are employers doing for workers amid the increased stress of COVID-19?
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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Some companies are giving workers extra time off, including more mental health days.
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More people unable to pay utility bills, with colder months coming
by Jasmine Garsd
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Electric and gas debt is expected to be more than $24 billion by the end of this year, at least three times what it was last year.
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Trump’s cutting off more Chinese companies from American investment