June 2022

Biden’s trade framework misses key points about trade

Biden administration officials know they need to do something to contain China's growing economic influence in Asia. That something probably involves encouraging other, friendlier Asian countries to do more business with the United States rather than China. Unfortunately, the Biden team also thinks that the usual measures required to give these friends more access to the U.S. market -- such as cutting tariffs -- are too politically toxic.

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Council approves retail lots on corner

Residents on the southern edge of Midlothian may soon no longer have to wait for commercial and retail options in their part of town. A planned mixed-use development including five retail lots at the northeast corner of FM 663 and FM 875 was finally approved after an intense discussion during Tuesday night’s monthly meeting of the Midlothian City Council.

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