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Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

American politician (born 1976)

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  • Sep 24

    China seizes diverted F-35 stealth jet parts shipped from Australia

    Chinese authorities took custody of an F-35 cockpit canopy and weapons-bay door after a commercial UPS flight from Australia was diverted through South Korea to Hong Kong.

  • Jul 23

    US Senate panel advances bill that could ban Mercedes sales over Chinese ownership ties

    The Senate Commerce Committee approved bipartisan legislation that would bar connected vehicles from manufacturers with more than 15% Chinese ownership, putting Mercedes-Benz in the crosshairs due to stakes held by BAIC and Geely's founder.

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