UNITED STATES VS CHINA - Countering China's Influence

"Efforts to counter China’s growing influence draw broad support in Congress" PBS NewsHour 6/8/2021

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SUMMARY:  The Biden administration announced it's taking a series of steps to ensure the U.S. had secure access to key products, many of which are manufactured overseas, as the U.S. Senate is poised to pass sweeping bipartisan legislation intended to address competition with Chinese technology.  Nick Schifrin joins Stephanie Sy to discuss.

WORLD ECONOMY - Global Market Volatility

"Why a ‘veil of uncertainty’ is causing global market volatility" PBS NewsHour 1/3/2019

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SUMMARY:  Global markets dropped after Apple CEO Tim Cook announced unforeseen sales declines for iPhones in China.  Why is the Chinese economy so important to American business, and what's at the root of global market volatility?  Diane Swonk chief economist with Grant Thornton talks to Judy Woodruff about trade tensions, data delayed due to the government shutdown, and investors' "veil of uncertainty."