Business and Technology
The Business and Technology Section of IR Insider publishes breaking news reports and analyses regarding developments relating to the U.S. and World Economy. Topics covered may include the global debt crises, changes to tech and privacy policies, updates on U.S. foreign trade, and ratification of economic treaties and sanctions. Additionally, news and data on world financial markets and leading banking institutions will be discussed. The section editor is Elaine Lang.
EU’s Decision on Chinese EVs and Germany’s Response
On Friday October 4, 2024, the European Union (EU) finished voting on the proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). While countries like Hungary and Germany vocally disagreed to this proposition, a majority of EU countries had already voted in favor of the tariffs. The tariffs are only the beginning of a potential long-lasting economic cold war between China and the West.
Reshaping Tech Power: An Overview of the US v. Google Antitrust Trial
Since paying for default status in 2005, Google has overpowered the tech industry as the search engine of choice for internet users. Now, Google’s dominance is giving rise to major lawsuits from the US government, centering on Google’s alleged market manipulation to uphold its status.
Testing Economic Alliances: The US and Europe fail to move past Trump-Era Tariffs
The United States and Europe have historically been close allies, sharing common values, strategic interests, and extensive economic ties. However, Biden’s reluctance to eliminate the existing trade tariffs imposed by the former Trump administration has caused a rift between the two economic powerhouses.
Inside A Controversial British Healthcare Contract
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service has recently been exploring ways to improve its data management systems.
USA's Newest Round of Trade Restrictions against China
As tensions continue to heighten between the US and China, the US has unleashed its latest restrictions on Chinese technology.