Storyline
The China Contest
The competition with China over power, trade and security.
Background
Guide library
How Export Controls Work
Commerce rules route sensitive chips, software, and technology through federal security checks under EAR export controls
Jun 3 · Guide
How Semiconductor Supply Chains Work
Chip demand links U.S. buyers to overseas fabs, scarce tools and CHIPS funding.
Jun 3 · Guide
How Tariffs Work
At the port, a tariff is a tax on imported goods, adding a cost before a shipment moves onward
Jun 1 · Guide Thread