Aug 6, 2020

A U.S. border wall … against Chinese tech?

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The Trump administration is taking more steps to try to build a technology wall against Chinese companies. Uber reports earnings on Thursday — what changes has it had to make during the pandemic? And, California considers new legislation on recycling.

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Trump administration moves past TikTok to take action on more Chinese tech companies

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Scott Tong and Alex Schroeder

Aug 6, 2020

The rationale is that the U.S. needs "clean networks" to guard Americans’ data and the secrets of U.S. companies.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has laid out an expansive plan to keep out entire categories of Chinese tech: apps, data storage, internet and phone services. Pictured: Pompeo speaks during a news conference at the State Department on Aug. 5, 2020.

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COVID-19

For Uber, a diverse business model is the key to weathering COVID-19

by Erika Beras

Aug 6, 2020

As its ride-sharing business declined, the company pivoted to delivery.

An Uber Eats delivery worker riding an electric scooter in New York City in March.

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California weighs measure on single-use plastic

by Sue Carpenter

Aug 6, 2020

The Circular Economy bill is supported by hundreds of organizations. But the California Chamber of Commerce opposes it.

The bill would require 75% of single-use plastic packaging in California to be reduced or recycled into something else by the year 2030.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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