Trump Administration making CFIUS stronger to block Chinese investment in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Chinese have found weaknesses in CFIUS and are exploiting it to the hilt. As per current and former U.S. officials, the U.S. is poised to heighten the scrutiny on investments made by China in Silicon Valley in order to better shield sensitive technologies which are seen as vital to U.S. national security. In recent…

Trump Administration plans on unveiling revised self-driving rules in the near future

While the Obama Administration’s focused on safety issues vis-à-vis self-driving vehicles, the current administration aims to ease the rules of business. On Monday, the head of the U.S. Department of Transportation stated that U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will unveil revised guidelines for self-driving vehicles in the coming months. The announcement follows calls by auto…

United Airlines CEO clarifies Trump Administration attempt to ban laptops on flights

Efforts are being made to make the U.S. ban more effective by coordinating with European officials. During an aviation industry meet on Monday, Oscar Munoz, the CEO of United Airlines disclosed that the Trump Administration’s ban on laptops is likely to be related to explosives being disguised as laptops which could be directly detonated onboard…

Trump Administration proposes $46.54 billion cut in agricultural subsidies

This will be the biggest cut in federal funding for the rural economy. This has wide ranging repercussions not only for the U.S. rural economy but for all U.S. tax payers as well. In a significant development that could see food prices move up northwards, the White House budget has proposed $46.54 billion in federal…

Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at upgrading U.S. cyber defences

The order builds on efforts made by the previous Obama Administration. The Trump Administration has made its first significant move in what U.S. President Donald Trump called a top priority, on Thursday, the U.S. President signed an executive order that aims to bolster the government’s cyber security defences and protect its critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.…

In a strategic show of strength, Taiwan highlights its military purchase from U.S

Taiwan’s move will not only boost U.S. defence jobs, but will also help defend Taiwan from any external aggression. In a comment aimed at countering Chinese influence, Taiwan has stated it will continue to buy U.S. arms. The purchases will boost U.S employment in at least 6 states and narrow the bilateral trade gap. In…

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits Foxconn’s manufacturing facilities

Distrusted due to its close ties with China, Foxconn has to tread carefully and bridge its American business ties with its Communist friends. Less than two weeks after Terry Gou, the CEO of the world’s largest contract electronic manufacturer went to the White House to discuss boosting its investment plans in the U.S., Chinese Premier…