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Mike Klyszeiko
Director of Launchpad USA, Amcham Finland
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U.S. Slowly Reopening
Thirty one of the fifty states are slowly reopening normal business and societal activities. It is important to remember that while states may be loosening restrictions, counties and/or cities within those states may have stricter guidelines remain in force. Here is a grat site that explains in good detail what each state is and is not permitting.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/states-reopen-map-coronavirus.html
Tesla is Suing Alameda County Reminds Us of the Complexity of Operating in the U.S.
To elaborate a bit more on the fact that counties within states may take more strict measures in allowing businesses to return to normal operation,s I share with you the story of Tesla and its lawsuit against Alameda County. This also reinforces the complexity of doing business in the U.S. where you have federal, state and in many instances’ local taxes and regulations.
https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/09/tesla-sues-alameda-county-to-force-california-factory-reopening/
Apparently ‘Quarantine Fatigue’ is real and it’s Happening in New York City
Interesting to see that in the American epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic, New York City certain people being so relaxed about the rules around social distancing and responsible activity. This could be the build up to a second wave of outbreaks and intensify the situation there now that we are getting into the warmer months.
U.S. China Trade War Not Going Away Anytime Soon
Many people fear that one of the long term fall outs from the Corona virus pandemic will be increased trade tensions and prolonged out escalatory trade war between China and the U.S. Just as the Phase I of the U.S. China trade deal was being implemented the Corona virus emerged and has ravaged the global economy. Now the U.S. government is taking very strong action against Huawei which will lead to further fallout in the trade dispute between the two countries.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/18/huawei-faces-big-blow-from-new-us-rules-to-cut-off-chips.html
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