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Marcus Chen

Markets & Equities Correspondent

Marcus Chen has covered global equity markets for 12 years, reporting on earnings season, stock listings, and corporate deal activity across US and Asian exchanges. He holds a CFA charter and previously worked as an equity research associate at a Singapore brokerage before moving into financial journalism. His reporting focuses on translating quarterly results and M&A activity into plain-language coverage for retail investors.

Covers:
  • stocks
  • markets
  • earnings
  • mergers-acquisitions
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US Auto Industry Races to Replace Chinese Hardware Ahead of Federal Deadlines

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US Auto Industry Races to Replace Chinese Hardware Ahead of Federal Deadlines

Jul 21, 2026

U.S. automakers are urgently reconfiguring their supply chains to eliminate Chinese-made connected-vehicle components, driven by new federal regulations aimed at protecting national security. The rules, which phase in starting with the 2027 model year, are creating significant cost and logistical challenges for the industry.