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David Bartle

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Chicago, United States
As seen in: FastMarkets, Medium, South China Morning Post, EIN News, ConsumerAffairs, The Daily Nebraskan, NONDOC
Covers:  Government, Politics, Asia-Pacific, Geopolitics, Business, Finance, Economics, Technology, Climate, LGBTQ, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Religion
Doesn't Cover: Sports

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Freelance journalist based in the American Midwest with experience across North America, China and Taiwan. Graduated from Tsinghua University's Global Business Journalism in July 2022 — Tsinghua is ranked 16th globally (2022) and Asia's top university. I've written over 80 bylined articles.

I'm passionate about research and storytelling, with experience covering politics, education, LGBTQ+, finances, economics and other news topics.

My undergraduate degree is in International Business at the Un…

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Coffee from China's tea-growing capital prized for its 'amazing quality'

Coffee from China's tea-growing capital prized for its 'amazing quality'

Famous for its tea, Pu'er in Yunnan has become China's coffee capital, not only supplying roasters such as Ne…

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'A place for us': Oklahoma home to 3 of 21 lesbian bars in U.S.

'A place for us': Oklahoma home to 3 of 21 lesbian bars in U.S.

TULSA - In many ways, the Yellow Brick Road Pub on 15th Street feels like any other dive bar. Lit with neon l…

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'Huge step forward': Oklahoma establishes nonbinary birth certificate process

'Huge step forward': Oklahoma establishes nonbinary birth certificate process

In settling a federal lawsuit by Oregon resident Kit Lorelied against the Oklahoma State Department of Health…

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A look into Chinaccelerator's women-led portfolio companies

A look into Chinaccelerator's women-led portfolio companies

Editorial Note: This was written by David Bartle, Fiona Lavroff and QI Tianxing for as part of Tsinghua Unive…

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Court affirms existence of Quapaw Nation Reservation

Court affirms existence of Quapaw Nation Reservation

In deciding Oklahoma v. Lawhorn on Thursday, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals upheld a November 2020 Ot…

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'We will be recognized': Couple recalls fight for same-sex marriage in Oklahoma

'We will be recognized': Couple recalls fight for same-sex marriage in Oklahoma

TULSA - Nearly 30 years before the U.S. Supreme Court legally recognized same-sex marriage, Sue Barton and Ga…

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US aluminium industry urges USMCA tariff harmonization

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By David Bartle Verified
| FastMarkets Verified
Key takeaways: The Aluminum Association wants USMCA to harmonize tariffs across the US, Canada and Mexico. It also wants strong import monitoring to stop transshipment and protect the US aluminium industry. The USMCA review is moving from routine to high-stakes. Public comments and hearings are underway. Tighter rules of origin are likely on the table. Policy shifts are reshaping the landscape. The US expanded tariffs on aluminium and derivatives. Mexico has proposed high tariffs on some imports.
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US primary aluminum growth a 'function of energy'

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By David Bartle Verified
| FastMarkets Verified
Key takeaways: US aluminium smelting and energy costs remain closely linked to production capacity and competitiveness Power supply challenges continue to shape investment decisions across the aluminium sector The transition toward cleaner energy sources is influencing the future direction of US aluminium manufacturing Consistent with his Made in America framework, US President Donald Trump expanded Section 232 tariffs on aluminium imports in his second term, with the intention to encourage...
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Will a UBC scrap export ban stabilize US supply?

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By Kristyn Petras, Carman Chew, David Bartle Verified
| FastMarkets Verified
Key takeaways: Aluminum Association backs UBC scrap export limits to boost US supply, but many doubt feasibility and say scrap can’t easily replace primary aluminum. US UBC exports are down while imports are up, signaling tight domestic demand; analysts prefer high domestic prices over a ban to avoid price drops. China is importing more scrap after easing rules; Asia and the EU are watching US moves amid worries a wider ban (e.g., zorba, twitch) could disrupt markets.
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