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politics19 days ago•6 min saved

America’s Comeback as the Global Leader in Medical Research

RFK Jr. argues the U.S. must reclaim its lead in clinical trials and medical innovation, warning that China is ahead in early-stage testing and that Chinese firms accounted for nearly half of global pharma licensing deals in 2025. He outlines Trump-era reforms across FDA, NIH, ONC and ARPA-H to accelerate development while preserving safety, and calls for broad collaboration among researchers, health systems, tech companies and regulators to restore America’s competitive edge and patient access to new therapies.

via Fox News|

#china-competition #clinical-research #fda-nih-arpa-h

business4 months ago•2 min saved

Honda Scraps Three Planned EVs as it Reorients Toward Hybrids

Honda is canceling the planned launches of three EVs (the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX) as it reassesses its EV strategy amid U.S. policy shifts and rising competition from China. The company will refocus on hybrids, warns of record losses for the year ending March 2026 with operating expenses projected at 820 billion–1.12 trillion yen and total costs potentially reaching 2.5 trillion yen. The move contrasts with peers pursuing volume EVs, while Honda cites a tougher competitive environment and consumer concerns as key headwinds.

via Gizmodo|

#auto-industry #business #china-competition

business9 months ago•3 min saved

US Government to Acquire Stake in Lithium Americas to Support Nevada Lithium Project

The US government is taking a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada to bolster domestic lithium supply and counter China's dominance in the market, as part of broader efforts to develop a resilient supply chain for critical metals. The move aims to accelerate the project’s development, which is expected to significantly increase US lithium production for electric vehicle batteries and other technologies.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #china-competition #lithium-americas

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Senate Megabill Sparks Debate Over Solar and Wind Tax Cuts

The proposed 'Big, Beautiful Bill' aims to overhaul US clean energy programs, significantly reducing incentives for domestic solar manufacturing and favoring foreign (particularly Chinese) products, which critics say will hinder renewable energy growth, increase costs, and weaken America's manufacturing and environmental goals.

via Engadget|

#china-competition #inflation-reduction-act #politics