WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (HTA), headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, has strongly advised the U.S. Department of Commerce to exempt certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME) from any potential Section 232 trade remedies, including tariffs. The company argues that imposing such measures would undermine government efforts to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry. In a letter submitted on May 7, 2025, to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), HTA e more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a strong appeal to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, urging the agency to abandon its proposal to redefine "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The zoo, a prominent leader in wildlife conservation, argues that rescinding the established definition would severely weaken a critical tool for protecting vulnerable species and their habitats. In their letter, Brookfield Zoo Chicago emphasized its l more ST