Matthew Lee

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Power Supply System Manufacturer Revives Fabled Product Line
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Reshoring Index Sheds Light on Manufacturing's Road Ahead
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Chevron logos are displayed at a gas station in Columbus, Miss., Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.
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U.S. Approves $3 Billion Advanced Missile Sale
The package includes 63 medium range air-to-air missiles, 63 extended-range surface-to-air missiles and 63 tactical missiles along with associated equipment such as radar and communications systems.
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U.S., Germany Seal Deal on Contentious Russian Gas Pipeline
The U.S. and Germany committed to countering any Russian attempt to use the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as a political weapon.
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Russian Gas Pipeline Vexes U.S. Charm Offensive in Germany
The U.S. believes Russia will use the pipeline to exert political pressure on Eastern and Central European nations.
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Coronavirus Rocks Strained US-China Ties
Two sides hurling harsh accusations and bitter name-calling over responsibility for the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Trump has Talked About Buying Greenland
An aide said Trump brought up the notion enough times to make them wonder, but they have not taken his comments seriously.
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Tariffs on Mexico Suspended
The move puts to an end — for now — a threat that had sparked dire warnings from members of Trump's own party, who warned the tariffs would damage the economy.
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Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, right, shakes hands with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the ministry in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, February 11, 2019. Pompeo is on an official visit to Hungary.
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U.S. Urges Allies to Shun Huawei
The U.S. has repeatedly accused China of using technology to pilfer trade secrets.
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Venezuela Hit with Oil Sanctions
The sanctions are seen as a way to ratchet up pressure on socialist President Nicolas Maduro to cede power to the U.S.-backed opposition.
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Rules Eased on Armed Drones
The decision removes restrictions that barred U.S. manufacturers from directly selling drones, including those that are armed or can be used to guide missile strikes, abroad.
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A recent decision by U.S. officials permits American firms to do business in Iran's civilian aviation sector, but fears remain that the country could use its new planes for "terrorist-supporting activities."
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