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why trump chinas most valuable asset

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The article argues that Trump's approach weakens Western coordination on technology and manufacturing, inadvertently benefiting China's lead in critical technologies. The commercial mechanism is indirect and long-term: reduced Western R&D investment and policy fragmentation could slow innovation in US/EU tech sectors, while China's supply chain dominance in semiconductors and AI infrastructure may strengthen. However, no immediate price, margin, or supply shock is identified; the impact is strategic and gradual.

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  • China leads in 69 of 74 critical technologies as of March 2026.
  • ITIF proposed over 100 recommendations in February 2026 to counter China's rise.
  • Trump's policies undermine Western unity and investment in research.

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