Economics
FEATURED DEBATE
Should the U.S. Decouple from China?
In 2024, the total trade value between the U.S. and China was around $583 billion. For decades, China has been a central node in global supply chains and a primary trade partner for the U.S. However, with retaliatory tariffs and the rise of China’s geopolitical and technological influence, concerns have emerged that economic interdependence may be empowering a regime increasingly hostile to U.S. interests. Those in favor of decoupling argue the U.S. must reduce national security threats and make its manufacturing sector less reliant on Chinese supply chains. They also contend that decoupling could also give the U.S. more leverage…
FEATURED DEBATE
Should the U.S. Decouple from China?
In 2024, the total trade value between the U.S. and China was around $583 billion. For decades, China has been a central node in global supply chains and a primary trade partner for the U.S. However, with retaliatory tariffs and the rise of China’s geopolitical and technological influence, concerns have emerged that economic interdependence may be empowering a regime increasingly hostile to U.S. interests. Those in favor of decoupling argue the U.S. must reduce national security threats and make its manufacturing sector less reliant on Chinese supply chains. They also contend that decoupling could also give the U.S. more leverage…
