U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Highlights the Importance of Strengthening Ties with Vietnam

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the importance of strengthening economic and security ties with Vietnam during her visit to the country, as part of the United States' efforts to build relationships in Asia.

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Over 100 Groups Call on President Biden to Reverse Proposed Tailpipe Emissions Regulations

Over 100 groups, including truckers from Florida and Pennsylvania, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to reverse the federal tailpipe emissions regulations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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Owner-Operator Association Opposes PRO Act, Citing Potential Disruption to Trucking Industry

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has expressed opposition to the PRO Act, stating that it would create confusion and jeopardize the established business model in the trucking industry.

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The Future of Diversity Initiatives in the Wake of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision

Corporations, which have already scaled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts launched in 2020, now face the question of whether the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions will lead them to further curtail these programs to avoid potential legal challenges.

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US Automakers' Transition to Electric Vehicles Raises Concerns Among Workers, Complicates Politics

Workers in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union are expressing concerns that major automakers are using the transition to electric vehicles to undercut wages, leading to tensions between the union and the Biden administration.

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Attorneys General Challenge Biden's Truck Ban and California's Climate Agenda

A group of 19 state attorneys general, including Iowa, are taking legal action against President Biden and California's truck emissions standards, arguing that the trucking industry is being unfairly targeted and that the regulations are unconstitutional.

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Biden Vows to Bring Full Battery Supply Chain Home and Boost U.S. Manufacturing

During a visit to South Carolina, President Biden emphasized the need to bring critical manufacturing processes, such as semiconductor production and battery supply chains, back to the United States to compete with China.

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Pentagon Begins Using Funds from Ukraine Aid Package to Expand Munitions Production and Bolster Critical Minerals Supply Chains

The Pentagon has started utilizing the $600 million Defense Production Act funding allocated from the $40 billion Ukraine aid package.

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