JPMorgan, Bank of America Subpoenaed Over IPO of China's CATL
In a July 24 statement, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), chair of the committee, said CATL is 'a key player in China's military-civil fusion strategy,' which poses risks to U.S. investors and the national security of the United States.
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