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Trade war

China rail giant's 'American factory' braces for political storm

National security fears in Washington spread from telecom to transit

SPRINGFIELD, U.S. -- Elaine Boone sat in a subway car waiting, but not for the train to depart.

The pristine vehicle was suspended several feet above a factory floor in Springfield, Massachusetts, along with many others, destined to serve on Boston's Orange Line.

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