Articles by tag: Biden
Post-Brexit, the U.K. is eager to fill the void of the European Union’s single market and tax reliefs with fresh free trade agreements. This included discussions with the U.S., which moved forward this week, maybe not to the U.K.’s liking, with meetings between U.S. President Biden and PM Johnson. Though Johnson made it a “priority”…
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How Trends in Corporate Consolidation Reflect in Biden’s Healthcare Anti-Trust Action
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that addresses competition among hospitals, health insurers, prescription drugmakers, and hearing aid manufacturers in an effort to tackle anti-competitive practices in various industries. The order urges the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on antitrust laws and actively revise merger…
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Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Sees the Light of Day
This year’s budget proposal season is a little spicy as it’s the first major budget haggling of Biden’s administration, and it seems to be focusing heavily on goals he campaigned on; funding for more equitable education, pollution reduction, and a 110 billion dollar transportation package. That infrastructure package is now more of a reality, and…
Business Services
What the US Can Learn from Europe’s “Right to Repair” Fight
Earlier in July, the Biden Administration dropped another hammer with its new “right to repair” executive order. With the ultimate goal of increasing competition across the US economy, this new executive order forces the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to draw up new rules & regulations protecting the right & ability of consumers to repair their…
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Biden-Powell Duo Seeks to Define an Era Like Reagan-Volcker Did
(Bloomberg) — Forty years ago, President Ronald Reagan and Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker oversaw a root-and-branch restructuring of the U.S. economy. Today, Joe Biden and Jerome Powell are trying to do the same thing — only in reverse. In the Reagan-Volcker regime change, power in the economy shifted from the government to the…
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Biden to Order 100 Million More J&J Doses, Boosting Supply
(Bloomberg) President Joe Biden said doubling the U.S. order of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Covid-19 vaccine will help build a stockpile larger than the country’s population, providing backup doses to meet unexpected needs as new variants of the virus emerge. After the U.S. is satisfied that it has enough supply to meet contingencies it will…
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Biden Flashes Warning to Big Tech as Antitrust Team Takes Shape
(Bloomberg) – President Joe Biden’s plan to put two progressive antitrust scholars in top positions signals an aggressive approach to combating corporate consolidation and monopoly power, especially that wielded by technology giants such as Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Facebook Inc. Biden’s team is vetting Lina Khan, a Columbia Law School professor who specializes in antitrust law,…
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Leverage Data-Driven Tools and Local SEO for Maximum Search Engine Rankings
As businesses continue to navigate the digital landscape, data-driven tools are more crucial than ever for effective SEO strategies. Understanding and implementing the proper SEO practices can make a significant difference with evolving algorithms and competitive markets. Given that 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results, this statistic underscores…
On-Device AI is Today’s Tech Innovation, Competition and Market Leadership Driver
On-device AI revolutionizes the tech landscape, making it a critical factor for industry dominance. This cutting-edge technology directly integrates advanced AI capabilities into devices, transforming consumer and enterprise applications. This shift stems from the need for improved performance, reduced latency, enhanced data privacy & security, and personalized user experiences. With advancements in neural processing…
The Role of AI in Modern Supply Chains: Insights from Aaron Hatfield at Arvist
Artificial intelligence rapidly transforms modern supply chains, with companies like Arvist leading the charge. In a recent episode of Hammer Down, hosted by Mike Bush, Aaron Hatfield, the Head of Sales at Arvist, sheds light on AI’s practical applications and benefits in enhancing supply chain operations. Is AI in the supply chain a double-edged…
Training New Semiconductor Manufacturing Professionals is Key to Meet Coming Domestic Manufacturing Demand
Over the past few years, the U.S. has made significant strides in semiconductor manufacturing, driven by substantial investments and strategic policies. With the CHIPS Act expected to triple domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity by 2032, the need for a skilled workforce is more urgent than ever. This discussion explores the key question: What does the…