>"Sudden blackouts have highlighted vulnerabilities in China’s power sector and economy: overreliance on coal and overemphasis on growth, which coincided with rising coal prices this year to create a nationwide energy shortage."

"The divergence between factory and consumer prices points to worsening profit margins for Chinese companies and more downward pressure on the economy, analysts say."

"Global factory activity lost momentum in August as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic-disrupted supply chains, raising concerns faltering manufacturing would add to economic woes caused by slumping consumption, surveys showed on Wednesday."

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>"Rising costs at its factories — an accelerating trend, new data showed — could trickle into the rest of the world economy."

>"Global shortages of many goods reflect the disruption of the pandemic combined with decades of companies limiting their inventories."

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>"The A.F.L.-C.I.O. and other groups are seeking to make use of a new enforcement mechanism in the updated North American trade deal."

"Officials pushed factories to reopen the same way they forced the country to shut down. In one small town, it led to a chili-sauce-fueled revival."

"The United States can bring manufacturing back — which will bring back good jobs and protect national interests."

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