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As President Donald Trump argues, American economic security is our national security, whether we reuse work in critical industries or promote solid commercial transactions to create jobs and technology that drive the world economy during this new golden age and future.
The United States is already a leader in AI, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and more, but its position could be threatened not only by our biggest economic enemy, China, but also by some of the European Union's oldest allies.
As China is trying to weaken the US and expand its global influence, it is focusing on the 27 EU countries as partners to the US industry. In key sectors such as automotive manufacturing, clean energy, technology, aerospace and defense, China is strengthening its grip in the European market.
In key sectors such as automotive manufacturing, clean energy, technology, aerospace and defense, China is strengthening its grip in the European market. (Getty/Istock)
For years, China and the US have been heading and heading as the EU's biggest trading partners. However, as the EU is in a hurry to curb its dependence on the US for national security, the economic ties between the EU and China are becoming stronger.
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China is now the world's largest automobile exporter, mostly thanks to the popularity of China's electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe. In fact, the number of Chinese EVs exported to Europe in 2023 surpassed US EV exports. The forecast shows that market share for European Chinese brands could increase from 2.5% in 2023 to 2034 despite tariffs imposed by the European Commission.
Similarly, the EU's goal of becoming the first climate neutral continent by 2050 is to promote deeper dependence on China. The EU relies heavily on China for biominerals to support the solar and wind chain. The European Commission recently confirmed that 75% of recent solar modules installed in Europe were imported from China.
China's technological ambitions are clear. It surpasses the US, infiltrates future industries, threatening national security in the process. The mysterious title “Made in China 2025” initiative aims to position the country as a global leader in advanced manufacturing, particularly in AI, robotics, aerospace and clean energy.
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China has already surpassed the US in patent applications. The state invests on large scale in semiconductor production and green technology to reduce American reliance on technology and control much of the global supply chain of battery cells, solar modules and wind turbines. As billions of people are poured into research and development and state-backed companies, and compete with US giants like Google and Microsoft, China is directly challenging US innovation and security.
The Chinese state-backed aerospace manufacturer is now planning to expand further into the Western market with deeper investments in European jet maker Airbus, and compete with the dominant aerospace industry in the United States and its biggest company, Boeing.
Supporting American-made aerospace companies that are prioritized in partnering with the US government as a builder and supplier of cutting-edge combat technology is important for economic and national security. American-made companies have a nationwide integrated supply chain. Boeing is a market leader worldwide, particularly as one of the largest exporters in America.
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It not only weakens American companies and prioritizes Chinese support companies, but also weakens American industry. Enemies like China will overtake the market and open the door to weaken America itself.
America is at a crossroads. Biden-era regulations have already undermined flagship companies, putting global competitiveness at stake. If China allows China to strengthen the grip of key industries, whether through control of EVs in Europe, through control of the green energy supply chain, or whether it continues its technological advantage, we risk giving away the economic future to a regime that is trying to drive us away.
Despite its challenges, Boeing is a great example of how we prioritize American-made companies over our enemies like China and other countries that partner with China, is essential to both our economic and national security. Without its success, Airbus and Chinese manufacturers will dominate the aerospace and defense industry, making America vulnerable.
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Republican lawmakers must stand behind President Donald Trump's first American agenda to ensure that American companies are strong, competitive and can lead the world. This is not just about the economy. It is to secure America's future, protect national security, and ensure that American innovation continues to promote global progress.
If we can't protect our critical industries, we risk risking to hand over our future to those who are trying to undermine us at the global stage. To maintain America's economic and national security, we must empower American businesses, protect innovation, and prioritize policies that continue to be the world's technological superpower.
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