Josh Zumbrun
Wall Street Journal
Washington, DC, United States
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Tracking Abortion in the U.S. Is About to Get Murkier
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade makes possible a rise in what are known as self-managed abortions, for which data are harder to collect. → Read More
The Tiny Loophole That Understates the Trade Deficit With China
Data fail to capture surging imports of packages that are exempt from tariffs. → Read More
How the Mathematics of Explosions Explains Phantom Traffic Jams
To prevent such “jamitons,” LED variable-speed-limit signs help traffic move faster. → Read More
Refugee Crisis Aggravates Ukraine’s Demographic Collapse
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a refugee crisis of epic proportions, hitting a country already grappling with population loss from aging, a low birthrate and emigration. → Read More
The Obscure Math Exposing Our Genetic Secrets
‘CentiMorgans’ measure how much DNA we share with others, often unlocking long-unsolved mysteries. → Read More
How a Simple Ratio Came to Influence Military Strategy
Russia appeared to have a manpower advantage over Ukraine at the start of the war, but weeks of bitter resistance to the invasion suggest Moscow may have placed too much faith in so-called force ratios. → Read More
U.S. Accuses China of Lax Intellectual Property Protection
The Biden administration said Beijing must still make a “full range of fundamental changes” to improve protection of U.S. patents, copyrights and trade secrets. → Read More
The $67 Billion Tariff Dodge That’s Undermining U.S. Trade Policy
The de minimis rule, which exempts American tourists from duties on small purchases made abroad, has turned into a lucrative strategy for big retailers. → Read More
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed Slightly in February
The deficit in trade of goods and services slipped to $89.19 billion, but remained close to a record, as both exports and imports climbed on the cusp of war in Ukraine. → Read More
U.S. to Probe Tariff-Dodging Claim Against Chinese Manufacturers
The issue pits U.S. solar manufacturers against installers who use imported cells and modules. → Read More
U.S. Renews Tariff Exemptions for Some Chinese Imports
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration said Wednesday that it will renew tariff waivers for 352 categories of goods from China after previously granted exemptions expired. The items that will be exempted include certain kinds of bicycle parts, electric motors, machinery, chemicals, seafood and duffel bags. → Read More
Economic Blacklist of Russia Marks New Blow for Globalization
Postwar vision of harmonious world trade was already under pressure; invasion of Ukraine risks further economic fragmentation. → Read More
U.S. Faults China for Failing to Meet Purchase Targets Under 2020 Trade Deal
A new report says the Biden administration is prepared to take action to address the shortfall but it doesn’t outline specific actions. → Read More
Inflation, Supply Chain, Omicron Expected to Take a Bigger Toll on Global Growth
The IMF scales back its 2022 outlook, with the U.S. getting the biggest downgrade of any major country. → Read More
Beijing Fell Short on Trade Deal Promises, Creating Dilemma for Biden
How the Biden administration responds to China’s missed targets is being watched closely by U.S. businesses, many of which want smooth relations to ensure continued access to China’s giant market. → Read More
Biden’s China and Climate Goals Clash Over Solar Panels
U.S. tariffs on imported solar panels are set to expire, and that has the Biden administration facing a tough decision between its goal of combating climate change and its desire to wrestle high-tech manufacturing supply chains from China. → Read More
U.S. Boosted Oil, Food Exports as Prices Surged in October
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in October as an increase in exports of energy and agricultural commodities outpaced growth in imports, which were restrained by a growing backlog at U.S. ports. → Read More
U.S.-EU Steel Tariffs Deal Is Onerous for Smaller Importers
Complex quota system for metals will be tough to navigate, trade lawyers say, but supporters say it will help ease a supply crunch while preventing a flood of cheap imports. → Read More
IMF Seeks to Allay Doubts Following Data-Rigging Scandal, Move Forward With New Agenda
The International Monetary Fund is working to regain its footing in international financial markets while it works to balance the competing interests of its two main backers, the U.S. and China. → Read More
Embattled IMF Chief to Stay Following Investigation Into World Bank Data Rigging
The IMF’s executive board Monday said it has full confidence in Kristalina Georgieva as managing director, after investigating her role in a data-manipulation scandal at the World Bank while she was its chief executive. → Read More