Katherine Li
@katherineli.bsky.social
Reporter on the West Coast team at @businessinsider.com. Alum: UC Berkeley grad school of journalism. Words in: The Lever, NYT, SF Chronicle, SF Gate, Semafor. Hongkonger. Cat mom 🐱💚
Breaking down Zohran Mamdani's affordability proposals for NYC by the numbers -- from universal childcare to a pilot program of five city-run grocery stores with stable prices: www.businessinsider.com/zohran-mamda...
Breaking down Zohran Mamdani's proposals by the numbers: What has he planned and how much will it cost
The Democratic candidate is leading the polls. Here are his affordability-centered plans, and what may stand in the way.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Breaking down Zohran Mamdani's affordability proposals for NYC by the numbers -- from universal childcare to a pilot program of five city-run grocery stores with stable prices: www.businessinsider.com/zohran-mamda...
I spent the past week covering California DMV's lawsuit against #Tesla at the Oakland Administrative Court, which alleges Tesla misled consumers on what its driver assistance systems are capable of:
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Tesla's ability to sell cars in California hangs in the balance after a weeklong 'high-stakes' court hearing
California's DMV sued Tesla in 2022 and is seeking to suspend Tesla's ability to sell cars in the state for at least 30 days.
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July 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I spent the past week covering California DMV's lawsuit against #Tesla at the Oakland Administrative Court, which alleges Tesla misled consumers on what its driver assistance systems are capable of:
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Here is how Tesla's robotaxi launch is going based on videos posted by early access riders: www.businessinsider.com/what-learned...
Tesla's robotaxi hit the streets of Austin. I watched 2 hours of videoed rides, and I have some thoughts.
I watched over two hours of footage of Tesla's robotaxi service: I saw an Uber-like app experience, the in-car interface, and miles of Austin streets.
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June 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Here is how Tesla's robotaxi launch is going based on videos posted by early access riders: www.businessinsider.com/what-learned...
Amazon's message that AI would replace some workers may encourage other companies to do the same: www.businessinsider.com/ai-layoffs-j...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy just got brutally honest about AI — and other bosses may follow his lead
After Amazon CEO Andy Jassy told staff that AI will reduce headcount, commentators say other companies may now feel able to do the same.
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June 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Amazon's message that AI would replace some workers may encourage other companies to do the same: www.businessinsider.com/ai-layoffs-j...
OpenAI is going all in on government tech: www.businessinsider.com/open-ai-goin...
OpenAI is going big into government tech
The $200 million DoD contract is for OpenAI to develop AI tools for national security purposes, potentially placing it as a competitor to Palantir.
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June 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
OpenAI is going all in on government tech: www.businessinsider.com/open-ai-goin...
China has a significant card to play in its trade negotiations with the US, which could not only put the Trump administration in a bind but also impact a wide range of consumer goods: www.businessinsider.com/china-rare-e...
Rare earth minerals are the biggest card China can play in its negotiations with Trump
China's dominance in rare earths minerals can cause a shortage for US consumers in everything from cars to TV remotes.
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June 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
China has a significant card to play in its trade negotiations with the US, which could not only put the Trump administration in a bind but also impact a wide range of consumer goods: www.businessinsider.com/china-rare-e...
Trump has four more swings at implementing his tariffs — even if courts strike down his use of the IEEPA. New from me on what the White House could be planning next: www.businessinsider.com/what-may-hap...
4 moves the Trump administration could make if courts strike down its tariffs
Trump may have four more ways to impose duties even if the court strikes down his IEEPA tariffs, but those could be complicated and limited moves.
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June 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Trump has four more swings at implementing his tariffs — even if courts strike down his use of the IEEPA. New from me on what the White House could be planning next: www.businessinsider.com/what-may-hap...
#journorequest Looking to speak to folks who are facing a huge uncertainty this year due to tariffs/general economic sentiment. Are you a business looking to hire but is now holding back, or someone looking to buy a home or have kids but is now unsure? DM or email me at katherineli@insider.com!
June 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#journorequest Looking to speak to folks who are facing a huge uncertainty this year due to tariffs/general economic sentiment. Are you a business looking to hire but is now holding back, or someone looking to buy a home or have kids but is now unsure? DM or email me at katherineli@insider.com!
Elon Musk and Trump's friendship has officially and publicly unraveled. Here's how it happened, minute by minute: www.businessinsider.com/a-timeline-o...
How the nasty feud between Trump and Musk unfolded minute by minute
The two powerful men's friendship has publicly unraveled. Here's how it happened, minute by minute.
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June 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Elon Musk and Trump's friendship has officially and publicly unraveled. Here's how it happened, minute by minute: www.businessinsider.com/a-timeline-o...
The workforce may not be ready for it even if Trump's tariffs bring back manufacturing jobs. Many existing positions are unfilled: www.businessinsider.com/companies-ar...
Companies are struggling to fill manufacturing positions, let alone plan for what Trump's administration has in mind
The workforce may not be ready for it even if President Donald Trump's tariffs bring back manufacturing jobs. Many existing positions are unfilled.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The workforce may not be ready for it even if Trump's tariffs bring back manufacturing jobs. Many existing positions are unfilled: www.businessinsider.com/companies-ar...
Tesla came up short in its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, missing Wall Street's estimates amid a slump in sales and looming uncertainty in the auto industry: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-earnin...
5 big takeaways from Tesla's first-quarter earnings call
Tesla execs talked affordable models, tariffs, DOGE, and more. Investors were more optimistic — at least temporarily.
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April 23, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Tesla came up short in its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, missing Wall Street's estimates amid a slump in sales and looming uncertainty in the auto industry: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-earnin...
Harvard University recruited a lineup of law firms and lawyers with ties to allies of President Donald Trump to sue the Trump administration over freezing billions in federal grants and contracts: www.businessinsider.com/harvard-tapp...
Harvard tapped attorneys with GOP ties to sue Trump in funding freeze showdown
Harvard University recruited a lineup of conservative law firms and lawyers to sue the Trump administration over freezing billions in federal grants.
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April 23, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Harvard University recruited a lineup of law firms and lawyers with ties to allies of President Donald Trump to sue the Trump administration over freezing billions in federal grants and contracts: www.businessinsider.com/harvard-tapp...
Main Street businesses say they're feeling the impacts of Trump's tariff policies: www.businessinsider.com/main-street-...
Nightmare on Main Street: Trump's trade war is hurting American small businesses
Small businesses told BI they're being hit hard by tariffs even though the White House says its policies are for "Main Street, not Wall Street."
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April 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Main Street businesses say they're feeling the impacts of Trump's tariff policies: www.businessinsider.com/main-street-...
Trump said Thursday that he expects an agreement "over the next three to four weeks" that would end the escalating trade war with China. But China may be under less pressure than the US to settle on a deal. Here is why: www.businessinsider.com/experts-weig...
Trump says China trade deal is weeks away. But does Beijing have the upper hand?
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he expects an agreement "over the next three to four weeks" to end the escalating trade war with China.
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April 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Trump said Thursday that he expects an agreement "over the next three to four weeks" that would end the escalating trade war with China. But China may be under less pressure than the US to settle on a deal. Here is why: www.businessinsider.com/experts-weig...
Markets sank sharply on Wednesday after back-to-back tariff-related headlines from Nvidia and the Federal Reserve rattled investor confidence. Here is how much the "Magnificent 7" lost since Trump's inauguration and over the last day: www.businessinsider.com/magnificent-...
Here is how much the Magnificent 7 lost after stocks tanked over tariff warnings from the Fed and Nvidia
Investors were rattled on Wednesday as dual tariff related news from Nvidia and the Fed trigger a sharp stock sell-off.
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April 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Markets sank sharply on Wednesday after back-to-back tariff-related headlines from Nvidia and the Federal Reserve rattled investor confidence. Here is how much the "Magnificent 7" lost since Trump's inauguration and over the last day: www.businessinsider.com/magnificent-...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said at her town hall session in Cobb County, Georgia, on Tuesday that DOGE-like groups that "reduce waste, fraud, and abuse" should be "in every part of government," in a new Republican push for DOGE to go local: www.businessinsider.com/marjorie-tay...
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she wants to see DOGE-like offices at the local level
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said at her town hall session in Georgia that DOGE-like groups should be "in every part of government."
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April 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said at her town hall session in Cobb County, Georgia, on Tuesday that DOGE-like groups that "reduce waste, fraud, and abuse" should be "in every part of government," in a new Republican push for DOGE to go local: www.businessinsider.com/marjorie-tay...
The Liberty Justice Center, on behalf of the small businesses, filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade on Monday challenging Trump's authority to impose #tariffs by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act: www.businessinsider.com/small-busine...
A wine importer, pipe-maker, and fishing gear shop want to take down Trump's tariffs
Five small businesses joined together to challenge Trump's authority to impose tariffs in a lawsuit filed Monday.
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April 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The Liberty Justice Center, on behalf of the small businesses, filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade on Monday challenging Trump's authority to impose #tariffs by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act: www.businessinsider.com/small-busine...
To avoid steep price hikes for consumers, US businesses are pressuring their Chinese suppliers to lower prices after Trump imposed massive tariffs. But Chinese suppliers may have very little margins to give, and the tariffs will fall on consumers: www.businessinsider.com/us-companies...
US companies are demanding price cuts from Chinese suppliers to mitigate tariffs — but there's nothing left to squeeze
US firms are trying to get price cuts from Chinese suppliers to mitigate tariffs, but supply chain experts say there are no margins left.
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April 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
To avoid steep price hikes for consumers, US businesses are pressuring their Chinese suppliers to lower prices after Trump imposed massive tariffs. But Chinese suppliers may have very little margins to give, and the tariffs will fall on consumers: www.businessinsider.com/us-companies...
A lawsuit against the foundations of Trump’s tariffs is in the works. Filed in Florida, this lawsuit from a small business owner argues that Trump’s method of imposing tariffs is unconstitutional: www.businessinsider.com/small-women-...
A small women-owned business in Florida is suing Trump over tariffs — with help from a Libertarian legal group
Emily Ley, owner of a small stationary company in Florida, filed a lawsuit that could undo all of Trump's tariffs
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April 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A lawsuit against the foundations of Trump’s tariffs is in the works. Filed in Florida, this lawsuit from a small business owner argues that Trump’s method of imposing tariffs is unconstitutional: www.businessinsider.com/small-women-...
AI-generated memes of weapon-wielding penguins and Americans working assembly lines are spreading across Chinese social media: www.businessinsider.com/chinese-soci...
Chinese social media users have turned the trade war into a meme war, complete with AI-generated art
AI generated memes of weapon-wielding penguins and Americans working assembly lines are spreading across Chinese social media.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:09 AM
AI-generated memes of weapon-wielding penguins and Americans working assembly lines are spreading across Chinese social media: www.businessinsider.com/chinese-soci...
How the #TeslaTakedown movement unfolded -- with Bluesky, a film director, and dozens of grassroots organizers across the country who felt the urge to act: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-takedo...
The Tesla Takedown movement started with a Bluesky post and an '80s actor
As Elon Musk's political power grew, so did the movement against his company. Here's a play-by-play look at how the Tesla Takedown protests unfolded.
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April 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
How the #TeslaTakedown movement unfolded -- with Bluesky, a film director, and dozens of grassroots organizers across the country who felt the urge to act: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-takedo...
After making high-dollar donations and, in some cases, appearing at Trump's 2025 inauguration, billionaire tech and finance CEOs are watching their companies' stocks plunge: www.businessinsider.com/trump-inaugu...
These companies — or their leaders — donated to Trump's inauguration. Here's how much their share prices have dropped since then.
The recent stock market downturn has affected share prices of Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Tesla, Uber, Goldman Sachs, and Oracle.
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April 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM
After making high-dollar donations and, in some cases, appearing at Trump's 2025 inauguration, billionaire tech and finance CEOs are watching their companies' stocks plunge: www.businessinsider.com/trump-inaugu...
After making high-dollar donations and, in some cases, appearing at President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, billionaire tech and finance CEOs are watching their companies' stocks plunge: www.businessinsider.com/trump-inaugu...
These companies — or their leaders — donated to Trump's inauguration. Here's how much their share prices have dropped since then.
The recent stock market downturn has affected share prices of Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Tesla, Uber, Goldman Sachs, and Oracle.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
After making high-dollar donations and, in some cases, appearing at President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, billionaire tech and finance CEOs are watching their companies' stocks plunge: www.businessinsider.com/trump-inaugu...
As Tesla sees cratering sales and faltering investor confidence, marketing experts say CEO Elon Musk has repelled the precise political demographic mostly likely to buy his vehicles — and that the path to recovery may not be easy: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-sales-...
Tesla could save itself from a tailspin in sales and shares — by learning from airline disasters
As Tesla sees cratering sales, marketing experts say it could rebrand by learning from post-disaster airline companies.
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April 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As Tesla sees cratering sales and faltering investor confidence, marketing experts say CEO Elon Musk has repelled the precise political demographic mostly likely to buy his vehicles — and that the path to recovery may not be easy: www.businessinsider.com/tesla-sales-...
If you've noticed an uptick in emails from your boss during weekends, are facing strict return-to-office orders, or are being told to accomplish more with less, economic uncertainty and DOGE could be to blame: www.businessinsider.com/work-life-ba...
DOGE and economic uncertainty are coming for your work-life balance
If you've been facing strict RTO policies and receiving emails from your bosses on weekends, DOGE and fears of a recession could be to blame.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
If you've noticed an uptick in emails from your boss during weekends, are facing strict return-to-office orders, or are being told to accomplish more with less, economic uncertainty and DOGE could be to blame: www.businessinsider.com/work-life-ba...