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US and Taiwan reach trade deal, with semiconductor chips and China in focus
The US and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse's exports, directs new investments in the U.S. technology industry and risks infuriating China.
Where Big Tech and Trump are demanding tax cuts and deregulation
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
Map: Big Tech expands global assault on digital rules
Big Tech companies are dramatically expanding their hit list to undermine digital regulations around the world, according to a new interactive map released by Public Citizen.
Wingtech pursues international arbitration against Dutch state over Nexperia seizure
China's Wingtech is seeking international arbitration in pursuit of up to $8 billion in damages following the Netherlands' seizure of chipmaker Nexperia.
The trade war goes digital
Notes on how trade agreements prevent Canada from exercising digital sovereignty.
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.
Trump’s deals with Latin American countries advance Big Tech’s global agenda
Continuing the spree of trade agreements being negotiated by the Trump administration, November saw the announcement of four more agreements — with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Big Tech presses for expanded giveaways in upcoming USMCA review
New analysis of public comments by lobbyists for the tech industry shows that Big Tech is aggressively pushing for even more deregulatory giveaways, despite the agreement already tilting heavily in their favor.
Trump trade rep targets Canada's beer and dairy rules in new CUSMA review conditions
US Trade Representative said the US will take aim at two major Canadian policies: the Online Streaming Act, which brought online platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube under Canadian broadcasting rules, and the supply-managed dairy sector, among others.
Is US pressure against foreign digital policy working?
An investigation of US tariff deal priorities and government responses, including an annex with annotated tariff deal texts.