From the Archive: The Cost of Pulling Back from China in the EV Transition

From the Archive: The Cost of Pulling Back from China in the EV Transition

August 25, 2026 · 56 min · Season 10 · Episode 7

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John Helveston discusses the risks of the U.S. pulling back from China in the electric vehicle transition and the potential benefits of engagement.

John Helveston of George Washington University discusses why a U.S. pullback from China on EVs is risky, and why engagement could strengthen America’s auto industry.

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