China / Across America

Alcoa wants tariff exemption for aluminum it gets from Canada

[2018-08-08 10:55]

Alcoa Corp, the giant American aluminum manufacturer, has asked the US Commerce Department to exclude some of its Canadian aluminum imports from tariffs.

Academics and research should be a two-way street

[2018-08-08 10:55]

It's no big news that US President Donald Trump is adamant about pushing forward his "America First" policy. When it comes to retaining talent, he is consistent too.

Tariffs on China imports start Aug 23

[2018-08-08 10:55]

The Trump administration has decided to collect 25 percent tariffs on an additional $16 billion in Chinese imports starting on Aug 23, a move that is expected to be matched in kind from Beijing.

Expert: Tariffs could disrupt clean energy goals

[2018-08-06 11:19]

Steven Chu, ex-US energy secretary, concerned about impact on cooperation

Politicians seek tariff relief for fishing industry

[2018-08-06 11:19]

On the heels of US President Donald Trump's $12 billion aid package to help American farmers who may suffer losses in the tariff dispute with China, several members in the US House of Representatives are backing a plan to help fishermen and the fishing industry.

Girl believed missing at DC airport is found safe with parents in New York

[2018-08-06 11:19]

A 12-year-old Chinese girl who was thought to have been abducted from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday was found safe and sound with her parents in Queens, New York, on Friday afternoon, according to the Metro Washington Airports Authority.

Pittsburgh celebrates first direct flight from China

[2018-08-06 11:19]

Despite the China-US trade friction, Pittsburgh is seeking stronger ties with China and welcomed 316 Chinese visitors who arrived on the first direct charter flight from Shanghai to Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday.

For some, it's an encore as US youth orchestra returns to China

[2018-07-23 10:33]

Young musician Wilson Hsu could not be more excited for his upcoming trip to Asia.

In search of solutions to opioid crisis

[2018-07-23 10:33]

The opioid addiction epidemic is the most urgent public health problem facing the United States right now, and doctors need to be more careful with prescriptions so they don't directly addict patients, an expert told governors and officials Friday during the 2018 National Governors Association Summer Meeting.

Chinese tech deals could face more US scrutiny

[2018-07-23 10:33]

The US Congress is close to tightening oversight of foreign investment in American companies that while unlikely to significantly reduce Chinese purchases may mean a more stringent review of deals in sectors such as technology.

Self-driving car industry revving up

[2018-07-23 10:33]

The CEO of a leading US autonomous car development company said in a national meeting Friday that he is confident more people will be comfortable with a self-driving car in the near future.

Russia, US discuss ties, cooperation

[2018-07-23 10:33]

MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held talks on improving relations and possible cooperation on Syria and the Korean Peninsula, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

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