Economy

A Worcester man already facing federal fraud charges stemming from his role overseeing local employment agencies was indicted Thursday on 14 charges. 

Aspen Aerogels of Northborough is claiming a legal win against a Chinese manufacturer of aerogel products after a U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a 2018 decision upholding the company’s patent on aerogel insulation. 

U.S. markets and the stock price of several Central Mass. companies were up Tuesday after the President Donald Trump Administration announced some of the $300 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports will be delayed.

Shortly after Vice President Mike Pence touched down on Nantucket last weekend, he and Gov. Charlie Baker had a conversation about the trade deal the Trump administration negotiated with Mexico and Canada.

Worcester latex product manufacturer Vystar has secured a Brazilian patent for nonallergenic rubber latex in the home country of one of the largest suppliers of latex. 

While the U.S. economy continues to show steady signs of growth, considerable concern in the business community is growing about U.S. trade policies.

Responding to charges that tariffs and trade wars are having damaging effects on the local lobster industry, a Beacon Hill committee has agreed to host a field hearing in Gloucester, but will wait until September to hear from local voices.

Shares of Maynard telecom manufacturer Acacia Communications rose nearly 12% Monday after President Donald Trump said companies can sell equipment to Huawei, just weeks after the Chinese smartphone manufacturer was blacklisted by the U.S. government. 

State government should approve a three-month delay in payroll taxes needed to fund the new paid family and medical leave program, according to a coalition of groups.

Acacia Communications is complying with a federal order imposing restrictions on doing business with Chinese telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer.