Business Update

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dominance of rare earths calls for a more assertive American industrial policy. Source link

A new analysis found that nearly 700 drugs approved for use in the United States depend on chemicals solely produced in China. Source link

The president’s call for removal of the metal from childhood inoculations set off alarms. About half of shots for polio, whooping cough and other diseases would be affected. Source link

Labor groups are set to square off against the Trump administration one day after the president renewed his threat to cut “Democrat programs.” Source link

Wall Street giants are reporting blowout results for their most recent quarter. But they are getting worried about what lies ahead. Source link

The carmaker, which has struggled with weak sales, is the latest company to announce a hefty investment in the United States. Source link

As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy. Source link

Netflix will show video versions of 16 podcasts on sports, culture, entertainment and true crime. Source link

Tadashi Yanai champions the U.S. market as vital for Uniqlo’s growth, but remains deeply concerned about rising American protectionism. Source link

Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, still sees labor market risks outweighing those posed by higher inflation tied to President Trump’s tariffs. Source link