The Washington State Senate passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155, prohibiting most noncompete agreements and narrowing non-solicitation rules after floor amendments and a 30–19 final vote; supporters said the bill promotes labor mobility while opponents warned it removes a tool employers use to protect proprietary information.

When asked about AI risks and competition with China, the President said he does not fear extinction from AI but warned about losing ground, asserted the U.S. leads China by about a year in AI capability, and noted President Xi will visit soon for a state dinner.

A witness testifying to the Joint Economic Committee said INQ, based in College Park, is the world's largest quantum company, claimed a roughly five-year lead over China, and raised concerns about theft and state-sponsored competition.

Lawmakers raise alarms over China's tactics to access sensitive US technology through investments

Border closures between Pakistan and Afghanistan expose the high economic and strategic costs of isolation over interdependence.

Sen. McCreery introduced a Right to Repair proposal requiring manufacturers to provide independent repairers and owners equal access to documentation, diagnostics, parts and firmware, saying the measure aims to protect property rights and boost competition in repair markets.

Eurasianet China-Central Asia Monitor: Feb. 27- March 5, 2026.

Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts testified against a provision in H 3,633 that would mandate project labor agreements (PLAs) for transit expansion, saying a PLA requirement would exclude nonunion contractors and reduce competition.

Indian exporters are closely watching US tariff reviews and labor-related trade investigations, hoping ongoing bilateral trade agreement negotiations will protect their competitive position and provid...