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GOP Lawmakers Ramp Up Calls to Counter China Over Micron Ban

Two key Republican lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to counter Beijing’s ban of US chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. by sanctioning a Chinese semiconductor company and ensuring that Japanese and South Korean firms don’t take advantage of the blockade.

By Jenny Leonard

Mexico GMO Corn Ban Tensions Heighten as US Seeks Formal Talks

The US asked for more formal trade talks with Mexico, an escalation of the countries’ friction over Mexico’s restrictions on genetically modified corn imports.

Pipeline Price War Brews in Canada as Enbridge Cuts Rates on Oil

A pipeline price war is brewing in Canada, with Enbridge Inc. slashing the rates it charges producers to ship crude on its Mainline system before a rival line starts up next year.

Ukraine Urges EU to Stop Ban on Crop Exports to Neighbors

Ukraine called on the European Union to stop a ban on exports of its crops to several Eastern European neighbors, arguing that the restrictions are a boon for Russia.

Sunak Tries to Fix China Ties Without Upsetting UK Hawks

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to repair the UK’s relationship with China without being seen doing it.

Politicians Mull Food Price Caps to Curb Inflation: Supply Lines

To cap or not to cap food prices? The measure straight out of a 1970s playbook is back on politicians’ minds as they grapple with relentless inflation.

US Seeks New Tools to Compete With China in Latin America

The US needs new tools in order to build on its network of free-trade agreements and compete with China in Latin America, a top Biden administration official said Thursday.

New Zealand Import Volumes Surge, Adding to Risk of Recession

New Zealand import volumes surged the most in two years in the first quarter, adding to signs the economy may have been in a recession.

What Debt Dynamics Mean for Farm Bill Deadline: Farm Briefing

BRICS Strive to Counter US With Expansion, Shared Currency

The BRICS group of emerging markets is ramping up its bid for greater global influence and to challenge the US, sensing a moment to capitalize on a splintering world order to build out its ranks beyond Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.