President Joe Biden is showcasing the Indo-Pacific partnership he nurtured since taking office.
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New ‘great game’ unfolds in Pacific as U.S., China vie for maritime routes
The ‘Great Game’ reference harks back to 19th-century competition for influence in Central Asia between the British Empire and Russia’s tsarist rulers.
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Yellen says U.S.-China relations on ‘more stable footing’ but more can be done to improve ties
Yellen, who is regarded favorably in China, is the first Cabinet member to visit since Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping met in California in November.
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What does the Baltimore bridge collapse mean for Maine’s supply chains?
The effects won’t reach the state for over a month, one expert said. But there could be delays in restocking various goods, and consumers may see prices go up.
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Construction of Portland cold storage facility, in the works for nearly 8 years, picks up steam
After many fits and starts, the latest version of the cold storage facility at International Marine Terminal should have its foundation poured next week.
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Another View: ‘Three Amigos’ summit over, hard work of U.S., Mexico and Canada policymaking begins
These three countries share problems so immense that they are best solved by working together.
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Britain’s prime minister doesn’t expect U.K.-U.S. trade deal anytime soon
She says her priorities are working to be part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and making trade agreements with India and Saudi Arabia.
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U.S. to hold trade talks with Taiwan; island drills military
The announcement of trade talks comes after Beijing fired missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this month became the highest-ranking American official to visit the island in 25 years.
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Maine business group seeks rare deal to export ‘cape shark’ to Cuba
Although U.S. export to the Caribbean’s largest island is rare, the Maine delegation’s leader is a seasoned veteran of Cuban trade and one of few Americans with an export license.
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From beer to semiconductors, extended war will hit U.S. state economies
While the U.S. has limited trade ties with Russia and Ukraine, businesses from beer breweries in Missouri to semiconductor plants in California would see an impact.