Aug 29, 2023

Who’s gonna build a renewable energy grid?

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Trades that are higher-paid will likely be covered, but what about all that solar panel manufacturing? Plus, bank stability and U.S.-China trade.

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FDIC to consider new banking regulations

by Nova Safo

The rules are aimed at making mid-size banks more stable and creating a smoother process for dissolving banks that get into trouble.

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Warmer U.S.-China trade relations could help U.S. exporters

by Justin Ho

Aug 29, 2023

The U.S. has been restricting certain American exports to China, citing national security concerns. But other U.S. exporters could benefit from improved trade relations.

Secretary Gina Raimondo meets with Lin Feng, Director General of China Ministry of Commerce and U.S. Ambassador to China Nick Burns upon her arrival in Beijing on Sunday.

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The clean energy transition is underway. But where will the workers come from?

by Ali Budner

Aug 29, 2023

Finding and training workers to install solar panels and maintain electric vehicle charging stations is a massive undertaking.

Language written into the Inflation Reduction Act prioritizes trades with apprenticeships for subsidies. This means worker scarcity is unlikely in higher-paid, higher-skilled fields.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jordan Mangi Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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