The French ambassador to the United States recently made his first visit to Indiana.

No cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed in Indiana. But some businesses in the state are having to navigate potential parts shortages due to the virus's impact in China.

Indiana exports about $13 billion worth of goods to Canada each year, making it the state's largest foreign trading partner.

Indiana is home to more Japanese investment overall than any other state, and it gets more money from Japan than from any other country.

Word of the investment comes as Gov. Eric Holcomb participates in a trade mission to India.

During the trip, Holcomb will meet with government officials in London as well as potential investors in Indiana's top sectors, including advanced manufacturing.

The Pittsburgh-based company, which employs thousands in Gary, is accusing China of price fixing, stealing trade secrets and mislabeling where its steel is coming from.