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"Chokepoints" looks at the rewards and risks of modern U.S. economic warfare

by Edward Fishman
Feb 24, 2025
Sanctions are like antibiotics, says "Chokepoints" author Edward Fishman. When used too much or too frequently, they can become less effective.
The U.S. has a long history of implementing economic sanctions as a way to manage international conflicts.
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Some of the possible alternatives to TikTok have their own problems

by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 16, 2025
The algorithm behind the app's success is proprietary and hard to replicate. And Chinese-owned alternatives like RedNote could also be vulnerable to a ban.
A person uses RedNote, which some TikTok users have flocked to ahead of a potential ban.
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Yellen: U.S. intends to be "transparent about the actions that we've taken" when it comes to China

by Kai Ryssdal , Sean McHenry and Andie Corban
Jul 10, 2023
"Especially with COVID ... we've grown apart and misunderstandings have developed," Yellen says. "It's necessary to meet to discuss our differences openly."
"We fully expect to have more frequent communications at many different levels and have opportunities to explore concerns," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says of China. 
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Boosting chip production is “an investment in America’s national security,” Commerce secretary says

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Apr 25, 2023
“The stakes are so high” when it comes to making the U.S. a leader in this key technology, says Gina Raimondo.
“The stakes are so high” when it comes to making the U.S. a leader in semiconductors, says Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
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This nonprofit wants to put more women in national security jobs

by Amy Scott and Richard Cunningham
Jan 18, 2023
Girl Security is working to change perceptions of the field and encouraging women to bring their valuable experiences to the space.
Women make up only 20% of the national security workforce, but the nonprofit Girl Security is looking to change that. Above, the Pentagon.
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Pentagon's weapons buyer on replenishing stockpiles and fortifying supply chains

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Dec 6, 2022
"You can't separate" economic and national security, says Undersecretary of Defense William LaPlante.
Kai Ryssdal, left, and Undersecretary of Defense William LaPlante at a contractor's site in California. The disruptions caused by COVID showed that the "just-in-time economy, the minimized inventory — it's not resilient," LaPlante said.
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More countries scrutinize foreign efforts to acquire their companies

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 9, 2021
The U.S. government is concerned about the national security risks in Chinese companies buying American companies.
The Chinese flag at one of its U.S. consulates. Thursday the Commerce Department stopped seven Chinese firms from buying American-made technologies.
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New Chinese export rules make TikTok sale more complicated

by Nova Safo
Aug 31, 2020
China updated its export rules in a way that could delay the sale of TikTok.
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Trump administration doubles down on threat to impose auto tariffs

by Andy Uhler
Jan 22, 2020
If implemented, the tariffs will hurt American workers — and consumers.
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Here's why Washington is concerned about TikTok

by Scott Tong
Nov 4, 2019
National security officials are reportedly investigating the popular social video app because of its user data practices.
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