Ana Swanson

New York Times reporter covering trade and international economics

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If semiconductor chip manufacturers want new federal subsidies, they’ll have to meet certain requirements like ensuring affordable child care for their employees.

Is Biden trying to draw more women to work at semiconductor plants?

If semiconductor chip manufacturers want new federal subsidies, they’ll have to meet certain requirements like ensuring affordable child care for their employees.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is expected to further disrupt the global supply chain, as Russia is a major producer of special minerals and materials for car parts, and Ukraine is a big…

Wheat, car parts, cosmetics: Expect higher prices due to Ukraine conflict

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is expected to further disrupt the global supply chain, as Russia is a major producer of special minerals and materials for car parts, and Ukraine is a big…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President Biden announced today that the Port of Los Angeles is going to operate around-the-clock to try to ease some of the supply chain issues.

Biden wants Port of LA to work 24/7 to relieve supply chain congestion, as holidays approach

President Biden announced today that the Port of Los Angeles is going to operate around-the-clock to try to ease some of the supply chain issues.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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