Raimondo Asks Europe to Partner Against China on Chips (1)

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo called on European governments to work with the US to fight climate change and counter Chinese clout, the latest sign that Washington hopes allies follow its lead in passing a landmark climate bill.

The US passage of the Inflation Reduction Act rankled European leaders, who complained that it was an unfair subsidy. The Biden administration has sought to soothe that angst while signaling that Europe should match them rather than start a trade fight.

“We need to work together, and I think whether it’s the IRA or the chips initiative, there’s opportunities for European companies and ...