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Biden to pause new solar tariffs as White House aims to boost adoption

Biden to pause new solar tariffs as White House aims to boost adoption

Critics said the move would shortcut an investigation by the Commerce Department, which has been considering whether to impose the tariffs as part of a trade case against Chinese companies.
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Solar industry ‘frozen’ as Biden administration investigates China

More than 300 solar projects in the United States have been canceled or delayed in recent weeks because of an investigation by the Commerce Department.
The U.S. extends technology restrictions to Belarus and the Russian oil industry

The U.S. extends technology restrictions to Belarus and the Russian oil industry

The Biden administration said the measures would degrade the ability to wage war on Ukraine and would prevent Belarus from channeling forbidden goods to Russia.
European steel plan shows Biden's bid to merge climate and trade

European steel plan shows Biden's bid to merge climate and trade

A potential agreement on steel trade provides the clearest look yet at how the Biden administration plans to implement a trade policy that is both protectionist and progressive.

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Inquiry prompted by Trump’s Hurricane Dorian claim is being blocked, investigator says

The Commerce Department is impeding findings into whether it coerced the top NOAA official to support President Trump's inaccurate claim that Dorian would hit Alabama, the department's inspector general said.

Inquiry prompted by Trump's Hurricane Dorian claim is being blocked, investigator says
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Inquiry prompted by Trump's Hurricane Dorian claim is being blocked, investigator says

The Commerce Department is impeding findings into whether it coerced the top NOAA official to support President Trump’s inaccurate claim that Dorian would hit Alabama, the department’s inspector general said.
Science under attack: How Trump is sidelining researchers and their Work
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Science under attack: How Trump is sidelining researchers and their Work

In three years, the administration has diminished the role of science in policymaking while disrupting research projects nationwide. Experts say the effects could be felt for years.
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